Cimarron Grassland - Stirrup Field Crossing - 700.1P

Cimarron National Grasslands is USFS land surrounding 25 miles of the Cimarron river and a portion of the historic Santa Fe Trail, located in the southwest corner of Kansas. The terrain is rolling hills with tall prairie grass and a sandy river bottom full of cottonwood trees. Hiking and 4x4 trails crisscross the area in an extensive network. The closest town for fuel and supplies is Elkhart, KS. FR 700.1P (Stirrup Field Crossing) is an easy dirt road that connects North River Road (FR 600.1) and South River Road (FR 700.1). The trail is mostly packed dirt and some river rock, suitable for most vehicles. The trail crosses the Cimarron River, which is often dry, but be aware of the possibility of flash floods. This entire area is actively used for cattle grazing and also for oil and natural gas production. Always leave gates as you found them. Dispersed camping is allowed on the USFS land unless otherwise posted. However, there are very few clearings in the brush to set up a tent. There is an improved pay campground accessible from South River Road (FR 700.2)