USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Fawn Lakes Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Sites
- 19
- Hookups
- 18 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,471 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- FAWN LAKES (NFSR 6D) · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Carson National Forest
- Nearest town
- Red River
- Phone
- 435-245-6521
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Fawn Lakes Campground is located in Carson National Forest, one of a few campgrounds located along the scenic canyons of Red River. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring nearby hiking trails.
Recreation
Located between Questa and Red River, many activities such as hiking and fishing are available to visitors either at the campground or a short drive away. There is fishing access for Red River and to the nearby small lakes. Columbine Trailhead is within 4 miles and starts at Columbine Campground.
Facilities
The campground contains 18 family overnight sites, of which three are tent-only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
The Red River runs adjacent to the campground. The surrounding mountains comprise a beautiful forest of ponderosa pine that blankets the campground and offers partial shade.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Nearby Attractions
The City of Red River is about 3 miles away, with groceries, gas, showers, laundry facilities and a café. An RV dump station is within 1 mile of the campground.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 19° | -8° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 19° | -1° | 56° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 25° | 12° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 33° | 14° | 68° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 42° | 30° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 53° | 39° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 56° | 50° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 55° | 47° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 51° | 31° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 62° | 40° | 18° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 51° | 32° | 1° | 63° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 21° | 3° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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