Cimarron Canyon State Park

Cimarron Canyon State Park
The Palisades Sill in Cimarron Canyon
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Location in New Mexico
LocationColfax County, New Mexico, United States
Coordinates36°31′55″N 105°09′53″W / 36.53194°N 105.16472°W / 36.53194; -105.16472
Area378 acres (153 ha)
Elevation7,876 ft (2,401 m)
Established1979
Administered byNew Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
WebsiteOfficial website

Cimarron Canyon State Park is a state park of New Mexico, United States, located 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Eagle Nest in the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area. The park extends for 8 miles (13 km) along the Cimarron Canyon between Tolby Creek and Ute Park. The Palisades Sill forms spectacular cliffs above the Cimarron River here. The park is popular for trout fishing in the Cimarron River and its tributaries Clear Creek and Tolby Creek.

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