National Forest
Gila NF Dispersed - Cosmic Campground
Gila National Forest · Glenwood, NM
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Gila National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:Glenwood, NM
About
Free dispersed camping at Cosmic Campground in the Gila National Forest, the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America. Some of the darkest night skies in the United States. Remote location with minimal light pollution.
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Pet Policy
Pets allowed · Max 2 per site
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
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Iron Creek Mesa Trail
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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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