Ponderosa Campground
Ponderosa Campground
Ponderosa Campground is a 12-site state park campground in Cimarron Canyon with direct access to the Cimarron River, offering excellent trout fishing opportunities and scenic creek-side camping.
The campground features asphalt pads, flush restrooms, water availability, and both reservable and first-come-first-served sites at $10-20 per night, with good cell service (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile).
Note that sites are parallel parking with limited maneuvering space, and the campground is relatively quiet and less crowded than nearby alternatives, making it ideal for anglers seeking a peaceful mountain retreat.
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