$22
Elephant Rock
Total sites: 21
Available Today: 10 FF*
Available this Weekend: 20 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 10 FF*
Available this Weekend: 20 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
8,582 ft
66°F
48°F
48°F
poor
Carson National Forest › Questa Ranger District › New Mexico
› Taos County
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› Elephant Rock Campground
Elephant Rock Campground, NM - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Elephant Rock Campground is located in the Questa Ranger District, Carson National Forest (2 hrs 10 min northeast of Santa Fe, NM) with an elevation of 8,582 feet. There are a total of 21 campsites including 3 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 17 sites can accommodate RVs between 24 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (75)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 20% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@RicheyK85089B3 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #14
Nice place. Need a no generator rule.
@MargaretP73096 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #12
Exceptionally clean vault toilets, well stocked. Sites were well maintained. Drinkable water available! The best non-electric campsite weve found!
@CharlesM934555 · Camped on Aug 11, 2025 at Campsite #14
The camp host was very helpful and friendly. She made our stay all the more enjoyable. The campgrounds and facilities were excellently maintained. We are planning to return next year. During our time the temperatures ranged from the upper 40's to lower 70's. There were several fellow campers who seemly ran their generators continuously during the permitted hours (6am - 10pm). We also stayed in Lincoln National Forest (Saddle campground) where the generator hours were more restrictive. This was a quieter stay.
@GregoryK349496 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #13
This is a very busy campground at the side of a fairly busy highway so not the type of place I normally want to stay at. However the campground host and hostess were VERY Diligent about their duties - out houses were clean, camp sites also. There was a huge rainstorm and they were out the next morning clearing the flood debris off of the campground road.
@ScottG2628513 · Camped on Jul 31, 2025 at Campsite #14
The campground was a bit cramped and there was no access to a bike path as was advertised. The recreation.com website advised to coordinate with the camp host with regards to where to park my ATV trailer but when I got there, the camp hosts were not accommodative at all, they were a bit cranky. The campsite "worked" for the 4 nights we were there, but not the best camping experience I have had. If you have a small trailer or tent, the campground works better than it did with my 25ft RV pulling an ATV trailer. Don't expect the camp hosts to be "plugged-in" to Recreation.gov. They definitely aren't.
@BuddyF7F6D7EAC · Camped on Jul 26, 2025 at Campsite #14
We had an excellent campground host. The site was clean when we arrived, and the campground was clean overall.Our site, #14, was difficult for us to back the travel trailer into. I had to first pull into the site directly across the road and then back into ours. It would have been much easier to back a trailer into coming from the opposite direction, but it is a 1-way road.
@ChristyN2E211D · Camped on Jul 25, 2025 at Campsite #5
Not sure where youd put a tent in this spot but I was car camping so it didnt matter. Steps down to the fire ring & picnic table. Was able to call & text on Verizon but not much else. Quiet campground. Bathrooms were super clean.
@TravisC3562214 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #15
Great camp ground. Wished they would add a little dirt so it wasnt such a drop off at the edge of the asphalt. Always enjoy Red River. Great family town.
@PeterS7845234 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #8
We had a great site in a beautiful campground. It is located uphill from the highway. We had the feeling of being in the trees. The site was very clean and mostly in perfect condition. The only minus is the driveway that needs to be repaved. The bathroom was spotless after cleaning and had no typical vault toilet smell. The Camp Host was very meticuluous about cleaning the bathroom.Red River is a fun little town. It is clear the community takes pride in its appearance.A number of hikes are located a short distance from the campground.
@RachelS7300077 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #7
What a great experience. Cool mountains, lovely and helpful hosts - what more do you need ?
@WilliamN571841 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #4
Water is only available to fill jugs, they removed the ability to connect a hose.
@ErnestE556D3BE · Camped on Jun 5, 2025 at Campsite #4
Host was very friendly, lost of space between campsites, bathrooms very clean
@LeeF3217361 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #10
Very well maintained campground, and it feels remote.
@BryanB5307707 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #8
The campsites were all really well maintained and the host was great. Red River being so close made it easy to pick up anything we needed, and the drive up wasn't too bad.
@TomR1236800 · Camped on Jul 13, 2024 at Campsite #3
Nice and quiet. Near the road, but almost no traffic at night. Plenty of room between campsites.
@EricH5653683 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #5
The particular sIte (5) was great. They're spread out a little, so you don't feel you're on top of each other. The campground hosts were really nice and helpful. There were several water spigots, so it wasn't a huge walk to get to/from one with a big jug. And the water tasted good and was clear/colorless (some places it's hit or miss, although always tested safe). Little bit of road noise as trucks go up/down past, but trailed off after dark and not much of an issue during the nighttime. Red River is close (maybe 5 minutes) and Taos and other nice places to see the other direction not too far (30-60 minutes).
@GraceH9484237 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #10
Great camp ground, the bathrooms were immaculate for being a vault toilet. Slight road noise from the main road that runs past it but it's hardly noticeable. Our only issue was the fact that we have a very large tent and it wouldn't fit in the plot we originally chose online so we talked to the hosts and they let us move to a different one where we were barely able to fit it. I will say for most people this won't be an issue as our tent is 16ft x 16ft so if you're anywhere smaller than that you're good to go! Plus the hosts letting us move was very nice and accommodating of them! They sell firewood at the front and there were water spigots throughout the campground for easy filling. Close to town and in a really pretty place, would highly recommend!
@MichaelC616917 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #3
My wife and I had a totally awesome stay at the campground. The camp hosts were extremely cordial and helpful. They informed us of the various sites in the area such as the ski lift in town (Red River) that was operating and Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. They also had restaurant recommendations for Red River. During our stay, they were busy restoring historic park signs (sanding and re-painting). Quite an awesome job they were doing. The park was clean and well maintained with lots of towering pine trees. Potable water is available, spigots are scattered around the park, however no dump station or electrical hookups.
@ClarenceM28787 · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #4
Stayed in site four in a 27 ft class c motor home. I had to stack five high with my nesting blocks to get level back to front. Side angle was minimal. Site was well maintained by park hosts. There is some road noise so be aware. Always had at least two bars of Verizon extended service. Overall a very good stay from August 14 thru August 18, 2023.
@AnneM9161985 · Camped on Aug 12, 2023 at Campsite #16
The camp ground is really wonderful. The sites them selves are small but you dont feel cramped in. The hosts are amazing and so friendly.
@FrankL5882017 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #12
Nice area, friendly hosts.
@GregP7824948 · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #7
Watch out for the bears
@MarkW2201412 · Camped on Jul 31, 2023 at Campsite #12
Always return to Elephant Rock whenever were in the area. Spacious sites, nice scenery, cool temps, clean restrooms, easy access to town, trailheads, etc.
@PaulC8096585 · Camped on Jul 28, 2023 at Campsite #8
Campsite manager that checked me in was super nice. Beautiful campsite and very close to Red River
@ElenaR180552C2 · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #12
Bathrooms had unbearable smell. Too close to highway, you could hear cars passing at night.
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