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Recreation Region: Glenwood Ranger District

Bighorn Campground

Convenient campground within walking distance to the town of Glenwood.

The Bighorn Campground is a convenient campground just one-tenth of a mile northwest of the town of Glenwood along US Highway 180. It is a campground that is typically used more for short-term stays (1 or 2 days) than long-term camping (14 days). It is within walking distance to the town of Glenwood and the closest designated campground to the Catwalk National Recreation Area. The landscape is mostly pinon and juniper trees.

General Information

Year-round

Available for overnight use

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Use of OHV and ATVs is prohibited in the campground. Hunting and shooting are prohibited in the campground. Stock animals are not allowed in the immediate campground. A 14-day stay limit applies.

There is no fee for use

Pets must be leashed in the campground

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest. 

Glenwood Office Building

Address: Hwy 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Rd., P.O. Box 8 Glenwood, NM 88309
Phone: (575) 539-2481
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.32423019

Longitude: -108.88312531

Elevation

4,757 Feet

Directions

The campground is located at the north end of Glenwood, New Mexico, on the west side of the highway - watch for sign along the highway.

Parking

Limited to two vehicles per campsite

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Table at each site

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Last updated May 21st, 2025