Elephant Rock Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 8,400 ft
Max RV Length 44 ft

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Access Paved Access
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites21
Sites Accepting RVs18
Tent-Only Sites2
Overnight Sites21
Max RV Length44 ft
Back-In Sites18
SurfacePaved

Location

36.7084, -105.4493

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Description

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.

Nearby Attractions

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

Contact Info

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

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.

Activities

BIKING CAMPING FISHING HIKING VISITOR CENTER

Details

Phone435-245-6521
Email[email protected]
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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