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Elephant Rock Campground

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Elephant Rock Campground is located near Red River in the Carson National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can lead to cooler temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s to highs in the 70s during summer months. Nearby attractions include the Red River Ski & Summer Area and the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

Description

National Forest

Carson National Forest

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.

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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Location

Elephant Rock Campground is located in New Mexico

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Directions

The campground is located 12 miles east of Questa, New Mexico via NM highway 38 or 3 miles west of Red River, New Mexico via NM highway 38.

Coordinates

36.7084 N
105.4493 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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BThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2023

Convenient stop and nice campground

The campground was great and conveniently located near Red River NM. There are plenty of tall pine trees for shade. We camped as far from the main road as possible, and the noise was minimal. We had one to two bars of cell service on Verizon.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Elephant Rock Campground by Bruce L., July 13, 2023
J
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2017

Elephant Rock Campground

Stayed for a night while on a road trip. The camp sites were clean, and the host was friendly, the issue for me was that the campground (and area campgrounds) are settled right next to the road. You can see and hear cars during all hours of the night...other than that, the site was fine.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Elephant Rock Campground by Julie E., June 18, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Elephant Rock Campground?

    Elephant Rock Campground allows vehicles up to 44 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Elephant Rock Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Elephant Rock Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Elephant Rock Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Elephant Rock Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Elephant Rock Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Elephant Rock Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Elephant Rock Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Elephant Rock Campground?

    There are 20 campsites at Elephant Rock Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts