USDA Forest Service · New Mexico
Elephant Rock Campground
USDA Forest Service · New Mexico, United States
- Sites
- 21
- Hookups
- 21 no hookups
- Season
- May 22 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 44 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,681 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, Visitor Center
21 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 18° | -9° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 18° | -1° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 24° | 12° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 32° | 13° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 41° | 29° | 75° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 52° | 38° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 56° | 50° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 54° | 46° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 50° | 30° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 39° | 17° | 72° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 31° | 0° | 62° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 40° | 20° | 2° | 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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