New Mexico · published-coordinate region
Elephant Rock Campground
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USDA Forest Service21Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
21Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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.
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 21 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
21
Vehicle limit
21
Vehicle length
21
Driveway entry
21
Shade
21
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
19
Tent Only Nonelectric
2
Operator 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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
21 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 21 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 38 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 44 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 006 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: 24 ft Fifth Wheel: 24 ft Pickup Camper: 24 ft Pop Up: 24 ft Rv: 24 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 39 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 41 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 37 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 37 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 28 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 10 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 10 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 39 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 36 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 39 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 28 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 38 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 HOST ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 16 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Parallel 18 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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