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Elephant Rock Campground

Red River, NM

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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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Well reviewed4.7

106 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 1.7 of 4 bars · 87 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Some Coverage

    2.0/4

    37 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.3/4

    31 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.1/4

    19 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (21)

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#001

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests38 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#002

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests18 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#003

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests44 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#004

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#005

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests24 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#006

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Loop ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND

Check official pricing Max 8 guests38 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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