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State Park
Elephant Rock Campground
Red River, NM
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- Operator website
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- Operator:435-245-6521
- Email:camping@rrmofa.com
- Address:Red River, NM
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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.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors to the area can explore the town of Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (21)
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Elephant Rock Campground

Red River Caves and Mountains Trail
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1.7 mi722 ftgain
TrailModerate

Red River Nature Trail
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3.2 mi1,263 ftgain
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Red River OHV Trail
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12.6 mi3,780 ftgain
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Greenie Peak OHV Loop
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24.1 mi5,315 ftgain
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Cabresto Lake to Red River OHV Trail
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18.2 mi4,580 ftgain
TrailExpert

Goose Lake OHV Trail
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7.3 mi66 ftgain
TrailModerate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page
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