From: Troop 764 (troop764@hotmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 04 2003 - 11:45:59 CST
If you are planning to stay in Cimarron before heading on to Philmont, then
you should read the information shown below and check out the additional
travel information at:
http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/phil_transportation.html#Cimarron_Lodging
More must reading for those new to Philmont is at:
http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/phil_facts.html
YiS,
Earl Owens
The Complete Guide to Philmont
http://www.geocities.com/troop764x/index.html
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LODGING IN CIMARRON
If you stay in Cimarron the night before your arrival at Philmont, you can
arrange to have a Philmont bus pick you up and take you to the Ranch. When
you return your arrival plans card indicate you will need transportation
from Cimarron to the Ranch. You can stay at a local motel and have a bus
pick you up around 7:30 or 8:00am. The cost of round trip bus transportation
from Cimarron is $5.00 per person. Philmont will give you the precise
details when your transportation is confirmed. Philmont buses are scheduled
upon receipt of the "Arrival Plans" card mailed to crews in March.
Lodging in Cimarron is in short supply, so make your reservations early. You
will find prices to be very reasonable, and if you put four people in a
room, it should be relatively inexpensive. You'll find lodging in Cimarron a
lot cheaper than places like Colorado Springs.
Be sure to have some pizza at Simple Simon's or try the Burrito Banquet,
followed by a banana split over at the Cimarron Art Gallery. You may also
want to try a "Cimarron Roll" at Hecks.
FIND LODGING IN CIMARRON (online reservations for some hotels):
http://www.nmohwy.com/c/cimarron.htm
Recommended Cimarron lodging:
Kit Carson Inn (40 rooms, renovated 1997)(check out the breakfast buffet!)
5 Miles from Philmont
(505) 376-2288 or (800) 293-7961
St. James Hotel (est. 1873) (has main hotel and annex)(more upscale than the
Kit)
4 Miles from Philmont
(505) 376-2664
Cimarron Inn (has a nice tent camping area behind the motel)(camp in
"downtown" Cimarron!)
5 Miles from Philmont
(505) 376-2268
For adults seeking more upscale, but reasonably priced, accommodations be
sure to check out the Casa del Gavilan Historic Inn located in the shadow of
the Tooth of Time (shown as the Nairm Place on topo maps). Run by former
Philmont Rangers this is a wonderful place for a couple headed to the
Philmont Training Center. Located just south of Philmont Base Camp along
Highway 21 in the shadow of the Tooth of Time (no pets and no smoking). Call
(505) 376-2246 or (800) GAVILAN.
For camping in Cimarron check out Ponil Campground. Call (505) 376-2700.
31006 U.S. Highway 64, Cimarron, NM 87714. Reasonable rates, tent sites by
the river, full hook-ups, showers, laundry facilities, grills and picnic
tables, and a recreation area. Six miles from Philmont.
While it may be possible to arrive at Philmont a day early and spend the
night there, this option is strongly discouraged, as Philmont has limited
tent space at base camp.
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