Notable viewpoint · Catron, New Mexico
Cimarron Mesa
Cimarron Mesa is a viewpoint in Catron, New Mexico.
Cimarron Mesa: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Cimarron Mesa
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Cimarron Mesa — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 34.26255, -108.83757. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Cimarron Mesa
- Zuni Salt Lake · lake · Catron · ~27 km · Must-see
- Grand Enchantment Trail · trek · Catron · ~46 km · Must-see
- Nelson Dam · lake · Apache · ~50 km · Must-see
- Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum · museum · Apache · ~54 km · Must-see
- Sitgreaves National Forest · sanctuary · Apache · ~55 km · Must-see
- Becker Lake · lake · Apache · ~56 km · Must-see
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Hulsey Lake Dam · lake · Apache · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lyman Lake · lake · Apache · ~62 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Apache · ~67 km · Must-see
- Luna Lake · lake · Catron · ~67 km · Must-see
- Red Hill volcanic field · viewpoint · Catron · ~2 km
- Perea Dam · lake · Catron · ~3 km
- Red Hill · viewpoint · Catron · ~8 km
- Blaines Lake · lake · Catron · ~8 km
- Red Hill Detention Dam Number 3 · lake · Catron · ~9 km
- Red Hill Detention Dam Number 2 · lake · Catron · ~9 km
- Red Hill Detention Dam Number One · lake · Catron · ~11 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Cimarron Mesa
- Escudilla Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~57 km · Must-see
- Alegres Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~76 km · Must-see
- Butler Canyon Trail Spring · viewpoint · Apache · ~78 km · Must-see
- Eagle Peak · viewpoint · Catron · ~87 km · Must-see
- Baldy Peak · viewpoint · Apache · ~97 km · Must-see
- Mount Ord · viewpoint · Apache · ~99 km · Must-see
- Ecks Mountain · viewpoint · Apache · ~107 km · Must-see
- Bear Canyon Spring · viewpoint · Catron · ~119 km · Must-see
- Grouse Mountain · viewpoint · Catron · ~131 km · Must-see
- Whitewater Baldy · viewpoint · Catron · ~132 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Cimarron Mesa yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Cimarron Mesa?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Cimarron Mesa?
Nearby: Zuni Salt Lake (lake, 27 km), Grand Enchantment Trail (trek, 46 km), Nelson Dam (lake, 50 km), Casa Malpais Archaeological Park & Museum (museum, 54 km), Sitgreaves National Forest (sanctuary, 55 km), Becker Lake (lake, 56 km).
Is Cimarron Mesa worth visiting?
Cimarron Mesa is listed as a notable viewpoint in New Mexico on Spotwander.