Elephant Rock Campground
Carson National Forest
Elephant Rock Campground in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
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.For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.This campground offers 20 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each s
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Nearest DC fast charging: 22.2 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Elephant Rock Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Elephant Rock Campground?
Elephant Rock Campground in New Mexico takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Elephant Rock Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Elephant Rock Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Elephant Rock Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Elephant Rock Campground a good campground?
Elephant Rock Campground holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 92 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Elephant Rock Campground located?
Elephant Rock Campground is located in Carson National Forest, New Mexico. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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