Cosmic Campground - Dark Sky Sanctuary is located near the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The terrain consists of open spaces with sparse vegetation, providing clear views of the night sky. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument and the Catwalk Recreation Area.

Cosmic Campground - Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The Best Camping Near Glenwood, New Mexico

International cosmic campground:  Beautiful scenery. Beautiful views. No water availability. Concrete pads for telescopes.
(Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating:  3 for camp site layout 5 for dispersed sites 
Security: No
Usage during visit: very full during weekday
Site Privacy:  No
Site Spacing:  close 
Pad surface: Gravel
Outside Road Noise: far from highway , no highway noise problem 
Through Traffic in campground:    No
Electric Hookup:  No
Sewer Hookup: No
Dump Station: no
Potable Water Available: i did not see available water.
Generators: yes
Bathroom: Pit toilet
Showers: no
Pull Throughs: All are back in.  
Solar: Good in sites
Insects: not an issue during our Spril visit 
Sites: sites in the campground are tight. Some dispersed camping nearby looks pretty nice.  Some are close enough to use the bathroom. 

Dark Skys, Telescope Pads, and Scenery 

Arrived just after dark.  Kept my headlights off as I drove in as I didn't want to disturb others.  I saw a small pull off for a spot, and I took it.  In the morning, I discovered I hadn't gone all the way to the actual campground.  Lots of places for people and almost no one here on a lovely Friday evening in November.  Easy access for my 25' RV.  Highly recommend.  We were able to see the milky way (faint), satellites, and 3 shooting stars, all in about an hour.

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