NPS Photo There is no public access or tours of the Morrow Point Dam. Getting HereCimarron is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montrose, CO on U.S. Highway 50 and approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Elk Creek Visitor Center in Curecanti. Follow signs for Cimarron. WaterIn the summer months only, a water fill-up station is available in the campground. Please use the fill-up stations conservatively and be prepared with your own water. 
NPS/C. Roundtree Information & ExhibitsVisitors can tour the rail yard exhibit and explore loading corrals and stock cars. Interpretive displays help tell the story of this railroad town. RecreationCimarron offers several recreational opportunities. Visitors can fish or hike down the Mesa Creek Trail. Boating on Crystal Reservoir is limited to hand-carried craft. The access trail for Crystal Reservoir is reached via the Mesa Creek Trail. Fluctuating water levels and releases from Morrow Point Dam can create navigational problems. Tricky currents, protruding rocks, and backwashes caused by water rushing over submerged rocks, can overturn the inattentive boater. In addition, conditions along the river section on Crystal can change drastically during the course of a day. Heavy spring runoff from Cimarron River and Mesa Creek can further complicate matters. Before launching, be sure to assess the capabilities of your equipment and the condition of the water. Things to Do at CimarronShowing results 1-2 of 2
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 Cimarron Campground is located 20 miles (32 km) east of Montrose, CO on U.S. Highway 50 at the site of Cimarron, a historic narrow gauge railroad town. The campground accommodates tents to medium sized RVs. All sites are first-come, first-served and the campground rarely fills. Railroad exhibits are adjacent to the campground. Crystal Reservoir near Morrow Point Dam is approximately 1.5 miles away (2.4 km).
TOTAL SITES: 21 Electric Hookups: 0 RV Only: 0 Tent Only: 0 Walk to/Boat to: 0 Group: 0 Horse: 0 Other: 0 |
Last updated: October 23, 2024