Elephant Rock Campground

  Carson National Forest

  Red River, NM

Contact Info

Carson National Forest
975 NM-38
Red River, NM 87558

Details

Campsites: 20 (jump to sites)

Accepts Reservations: Yes

Site Types:

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Reservations for this campground are handled through Recreation.gov

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Overview

Elephant Rock Campground has excellent fishing access to the well-stocked Red River, nearby Eagle Rock Lake and hiking into the surrounding high country. This campground is close to the highway with plenty of large pine trees. The campground rests at 8,400 feet above sea level.

Recreation

The nearest hiking trail, Fawn Lakes Trail, is located .3 miles east of Elephant Rock Campground, near Fawn Lakes Campground. This trail meets accessibility guidelines. Elephant Rock offers convenient access to State Rt. 38 and is well situated for day trips on the Enchanted Circle and to the town of Red River. The Red River is across the road from the campground but is not accessible.

Facilities

This campground offers 20 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad.

Natural Features

Elephant Rock Campground is a single loop that meanders up a hillside with several sites featuring stone terracing. The campsites are tucked in among a mixture of ponderosa pine, aspen, fir and spruce. The Red River flows near this campground.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the area can explore the town of Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle.

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