Cottonwood Canyon
Open — Open year-round with no fees. All sites are first-come, first-served with a 14-day stay limit.
Fireworks, Explosives and Sparks Restrictions
To prevent fires and for public safety order 03-00-23-001 prohibits to 1) possess, discharge, or use any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic devices; 2) use explosives; or 3) operate an internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting devic
Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the s
Small Business Timber Sale 5-year Recomputation
Under provisions of the Small Business Timber Sale Program, Forest Service and Small Business Administration (SBA) policies provide for recomputation of the small business share of National Forest timber sale offerings every five years.
Quemado Lake Closure
Quemado Lake and nearby recreation areas are closed due to harmful algal blooms. See full alert for more information.
Harmful algae detected in Quemado and Snow lakes
The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Gila National Forest to begin prescribed fires
Gila National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow.
About
Cottonwood Campground is a small, free campground in the Glenwood Ranger District of Gila National Forest, designed primarily for tent camping. Located on the west side of US Highway 180 between mileposts 23 and 24, approximately 20 miles north of Glenwood, New Mexico, the campground sits at an elevation of 5,816 feet. The campground offers basic amenities including picnic tables at each campsite and restroom facilities. Potable water is not available on-site, so visitors must bring their own. Each site allows a maximum of two vehicles. Pets are permitted but must be kept on leash. Cottonwood Campground operates year-round with no entrance or camping fees. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. A 14-day stay limit applies. OHV and ATV use, hunting, shooting, and stock animals are prohibited within the campground. Permits are required for commercial or organized group uses.
Directions
Located 20 miles north of Glenwood on US Highway 180, on the west side of the highway between mileposts 23 and 24.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (575) 539-2481 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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