Cosmic
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Courtesy suggestions include arriving and setting up camp prior to dusk and discourages the use of bright lights/campfires when other visitors are enjoying the night sky.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Big Lake Dump Station Dump Station · 39.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 33.4799, -108.9229
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
Is Cosmic free?
No. Cosmic charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Cosmic?
The campground is located 8 miles north of Alma, NM off US Highway 180, between mileposts 37 and 38. There is a brown Forest Service sign opposite the entrance; and there are two other signs along US Highway 180 indicated the campground is ahead. Turn, cross the cattle guard, and drive about 1.3 miles.
What are the rules at Cosmic?
No parking on the telescope observation pads.No campfires on the telescope observation pads.Use a red filter over your flashlight lensTry to arrive before dark to minimize light pollution from headlightsQuiet hours are (recommend no generator use) between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
