Cosmic

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Cosmic is a National Forest campground near Catron, New Mexico.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Catron, New Mexico

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets

On site: Toilets.

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,356 ft

33.4799, -108.9229 in Catron. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cosmic?

No. Cosmic is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cosmic?

Camping at Cosmic is free.

Who manages Cosmic?

Cosmic is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cosmic

More campgrounds: camping near Catron and campgrounds in Catron.

Sources

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