Elephant Rock Campground
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.
This campground offers 20 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad.
Need to Know
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
Bears frequent the area: please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
Click here for more information about Carson National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit Dontmovefirewood.org
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.
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.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 435-245-6521
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 014, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020 HOST, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
