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Elephant Rock Campground

in Carson National Forest

Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
44 ft
Sites
21
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
Yes
Accessible sites
3
Driveway grade
Slight
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Elephant Rock Campground

Roadside campground has excellent fishing access to well-stocked Red River, nearby Eagle Rock Lake and hiking into surrounding high country, but can be very crowded during summer weekends. As an alternative, try BLM’s Wild Rivers Recreation Area north of Questa.

Before you go

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Fees

Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $22/night • Campsite for Senior or Access pass holders $11/night • Extra vehicle $11/night • Day use parking $11/day

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