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Cottonwood

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Boaters and anglers find direct water access at Cottonwood, a small three-site campground positioned along Highway 180 in Apache National Forest. The campground sits right off the highway with site 1 backing toward the road, while sites 2 and 3 occupy quieter spots farther back. A dry wash runs alongside the camping area that appears to carry water during certain seasons.

The Forest Service maintains clean pit toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables at each site, though no potable water is available on-site. Tree canopy provides shade across most sites while still allowing decent solar exposure. Road traffic from Highway 180 creates some noise during daytime hours but typically quiets after 10 PM. The campground works well for smaller RVs and tent campers, with dirt pads that may challenge larger rigs during wet conditions.

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Public Campground

Cottonwood is located in New Mexico

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Directions

The campground is located 20 miles north of Glenwood on State Hwy. 180 – west side of the highway.

Coordinates

33.61900053 N
108.89300018 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites

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3 Reviews

Guests commonly noted this small 3-site campground as a basic overnight stop with clean facilities and free camping. Road noise from Highway 180 was mentioned by several visitors, though traffic decreases at night.

Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 4, 2024

Great for a Stopover

Cottonwood Campground: (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good

(71 yr olds in 17’ trailer.)

Overall Rating: Not an appealing campground except as a stop over. Security: no Usage during visit: light Site Privacy: no Pad surface: Dirt Reservations: No Outside Road Noise: This cg is right off the highway. Some sites back up towards the highway. Through Traffic in campground: No Setting: Under tree canopy. Solar: solar looks to be pretty good in most sites.
Insects: Did not seem to be a problem during our brief April visit. Host: No Sites: Near highway. Site 1 backs up towards the highway.

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Todd J.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2022

Decent overnight stop

Only three spaces, 1 up front closer to Hwy 180, 2 in the back. Clean pit toilet, fire rings and picnic tables, no fee. Dry wash along side that looks to carry water sometimes. We were the only ones there on a Friday in July. Fair amount of road traffic but mostly stopped after 10pm. Nothing special but a fine place to stay the night.

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Keith H.
Reviewed May. 16, 2021

Ok basic campground

Small campground not where dirt says, but it's marked with a sign and right along the road. Free, clean pit toilet, didn't see water, picnic tables, good for all except the bigger rigs. Shaded, near road but little traffic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there cabins available near Cottonwood Campground in Reserve, NM?

There are no cabins available at Cottonwood Campground itself, as it's a primitive camping area with just three camping spaces. The campground is designed for tent camping and smaller trailers rather than offering built structures. For cabin accommodations, visitors would need to check in Reserve, NM proper or other nearby towns for rental options. Consider contacting the local Forest Service office or Chamber of Commerce for information about cabin rentals in the vicinity.

What facilities and amenities are available at Cottonwood Campground?

Cottonwood Campground offers basic facilities for campers. The site features a clean pit toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables. There are only three camping spaces available - one located closer to Highway 180 and two positioned further back in the campground. The area provides natural shade and is suitable for most camping setups except for larger RVs. No water is readily apparent at the site, and there are no fees to camp here. The campground has a dirt surface and limited privacy between sites.

Where is Cottonwood Campground located in New Mexico?

Cottonwood Campground is located alongside Highway 180 in New Mexico. It's a small, roadside campground that's marked with a sign, making it easy to spot from the highway despite being in a somewhat different location than some maps indicate. The campground is situated near a dry wash that occasionally carries water. The remote location offers a convenient stopover for travelers along this route.

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