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Bighorn Campground

in Glenwood, NM · Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
6sites
First comebooking
4,813 ftelevation
Apr–May & Octbest months

About 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.

  • Fees: There is no fee for this campground ($0.00).
  • Managed by: USFS - Gila National Forest
  • Where: in Glenwood, NM · 33.32408, -108.88278

Amenities:

ToiletsGrillsTents allowedRVs allowed

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

57°
23°Jan
61°
27°Feb
67°
30°Mar
74°
35°Apr
82°
43°May
92°
52°Jun
92°
59°Jul
89°
59°Aug
86°
51°Sep
76°
40°Oct
65°
29°Nov
56°
23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.

See Bighorn Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Big Horn CampgroundATV roadat camp0.2 mi
4231 BATV road0.7 mi0.2 mi
Little WhitewaterHorse1.6 mi7.4 mi
947Horse, ATV / OHV2.0 mi1.5 mi
950Horse, ATV / OHV2.4 mi2.2 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Propane: 0.6 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.