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NRSO |
| description |
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. |
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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. |
| facilitiesDescription |
This campground offers 21 single sites, potable water, and vault toilets. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and tent pad. |
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ELEPHANT ROCK CAMPGROUND |
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126040 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=126040&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Caution: Bears frequent the area. Be aware, keep camp clean, and store all food items in vehicles.. A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles. First-come, first-served sites are available. Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground. Horses are not allowed in the campground. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Visitors to the area can explore the town of Red River, Questa, and the Enchanted Circle. |
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| orientationDescription |
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. |
| recreationDescription |
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 is 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. |