Sanctuary · NM, US
Cosmic Campground
Cosmic Campground is a campground in the Gila National Forest, New Mexico, certified as a dark sky sanctuary in 2016. It lies about 8 miles north of Alma off US 180 at 5,360 feet, with dry camping, a toilet and a telescope area but no water. White lights are banned after dark, so bring a red flashlight and your own food, water and fuel.
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| Type | Sanctuary |
| State / Province | NM |
| Country | United States |
| Nearest town | Alma |
| Certified | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 33.4797, -108.9232 |
| Source | https://darksky.org/places/cosmic-campground-dark-sky-place/ (opens in new tab) |
Plan Your Night
Tonight’s moon
New Moon
1% illuminated. Rises 6:16 AM MST. Sets 4:49 PM MST. Times are local to the park.
Next new moon
November 9, 2026
The darkest, best-for-stargazing night in the current lunar cycle. See the full trip planner for the next 12 months of new-moon windows.
Upcoming meteor showers
- Leonids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, November 17, 2026
- Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 13, 2026
- Ursids Meteor Shower Peak 2026, December 22, 2026
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