Cimarron River

Pretty little stream

This is the river that created the beautiful canyon that is contained in Cimarron State Park. It also created the magnificent Palisades Sill. And it is such a pretty little stream.

Lovely river

Caught fish, some areas were catch and release. Very pretty areas. You can either buy the State Park pass, pay a day use price or park on a pull-out.

Beautiful canyon

Great hiking and fishing. Still a lot of fire scars, but that will get better with time. And, it is the closest mountain stream for me.

Several hiking and stopping places along this small river

While driving to Cimarron, we had the chance to stop at several places along the river, both for hiking and picnicking. Very pleasant area in the canyon. The Palisades is a must stop for viewing or p...

Day Trip

We always plan to take a few minutes to stop along the Cimarron River as we make the drive from Texas to our home in Angel Fire. The scenery is great and a short walk along the river is peaceful.