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Recreation Region: Highway 38

Elephant Rock Campground

Current Conditions
Closes for season on September 30, 2026

A forested campground along Highway 38 near Red River, both the town and waterway.

General Information

  • Groceries, gasoline, laundry, showers and cafe within 3 miles
  • Fishing access for Red River
  • Columbine hiking trailhead within 4 miles
  • Trailer waste disposal within 1 mile  

Seasonal closure on Sept. 30, 2025.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $30 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Additional Vehicle: $15 per night
Senior/Access Pass Discount: $15.00 per night (single vehicle)
Day Use/Picnic: $15.00

  • 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

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.70601

Longitude: -105.45601

Directions

3 miles west of Red River via NM 38

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet (4)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated August 28, 2026