McCrystal Campground, located in the scenic Valle Vidal area near Cimarron, New Mexico, offers a remote and tranquil camping experience for those seeking solitude and natural beauty. As part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, this campground provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the wilderness, with stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere.
McCrystal Campground offers the following features and services:
However, it is important to be aware of the following potential challenges:
Guests have praised McCrystal Campground for its solitude, scenic views, and friendly hosts. The campground's remote location and dispersed camping feel make it a unique destination for those seeking a true wilderness experience. However, visitors should be prepared for the rough access road and potential fly presence. The campground is ideal for those who prioritize solitude, natural beauty, and a rustic camping experience.
For inquiries, you can contact McCrystal Campground at:
Phone: (575) 758-6200
Mobile Phone: +1 575-758-6200
Address: Cimarron, NM 87714, USA
Hiking
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Good for kids
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We really enjoyed our visit to Valle Vidal! We stayed in the Crystal on the bluff overlooking the beautiful meadow! We had a couple of very friendly campground host and had a nice evening meal with them and enjoyed sharing our wine & snacks with them! Took several pictures of what we thought were hummingbirds in the meadow below also saw several artifacts from previous homesteaders! We found out when looking at the pictures that some of the so-called hummingbirds are actually Whitelined Sphinx moths! Drive carefully on that 21 Mile road in we took it several times in and out and there's a lot of sharp rocks on that road! I'm pretty sure you can drive through Valle Vidal & make your way to Red River on the Enchanted Circle! We entered from the road about 3 miles east of Cimarron New Mexico.
If you want solitude this is the spot. Very remote and quiet. Even on busy weekends this campground will usually have an open spot. Be prepared you will be hours from any type of store or town. Road can have a lot of areas with “washboard “. For a campground it is very close to dispersed type of camping. Only downside is this is also used for horses and can have a lot of flies.
Dulce is literally hours from here. 3 hours and 39 minuets according to Google maps. Just saying... Pretty spot! Quite, lots of tree cover, and the stream is very pretty. But be prepared for a drive! It’s very out of the way (the nearest town is at least 45 minuets away) which can be a pro or con. Pack what you need so you don’t need to make a store run, including your water! If “away” is what you are looking for then this is a great spot!
Great place, and the water for horses is back on as of 2024 season 😀
Very nice and peaceful and people leave wood near fire pit the dive is very beautiful its about 1hr 20min