Elephant Rock Campground
Photo · Carson National ForestThe place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 21
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 001 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 002 | tent only nonelectric | 18 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 003 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 004 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 005 | tent only nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 006 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 007 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 008 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 009 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 010 | standard nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 011 | standard nonelectric | 10 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 012 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 013 | standard nonelectric | 36 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 014 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 015 | standard nonelectric | 39 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 016 | standard nonelectric | 28 ft | — | yes |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 017 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 018 | standard nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 019 | standard nonelectric | 32 ft | — | yes |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 020 HOST | standard nonelectric | 16 ft | — | |
| ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND | 021 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
Your representative
This campground sits in NM-03. This member’s public-lands record →