Elephant Rock Campground, Questa, NM

Elephant Rock Campground is located in the Questa Ranger District of the 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. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. 17 sites can accommodate RVs between 24 and 44 feet. All sites are currently reservable. There is a fee of $22.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (60)

4.7 out of 5

5 star		73%
4 star		17%
3 star		2%
2 star		2%
1 star		2%

@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.

@ThomasC6214588 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #10

Better than average, clean grounds, paved driveways, sloped but terraced, some road noise, Red River is a big ORV town.

@DeniseKC4895D6 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #16

Loved it! As a solo female camper, I felt very safe there. I looked at other nearby campsites, but Elephant Rock was the nicest. I will be returning next summer. The hosts were very helpful!

@KirraL00237289 · Camped on Jun 27, 2023 at Campsite #4

The campsite was very beautiful and relatively secluded. The owners were really nice and the bathrooms were very clean.

@JanetK7081807 · Camped on Jun 17, 2023 at Campsite #14

we had a great time. Hosts were very friendly and very helpful

@PaulaS4520495 · Camped on Jun 12, 2023 at Campsite #13

Park was clean and well cared for. Park host friendly and helpful.

@KarenB2737002 · Camped on Jun 3, 2023 at Campsite #15

Nice clean spacious quiet campground. The host was amazing and worked with us to swap our site so we could be closer to our friends. Really enjoyed our stay!

@CarlosR8238996 · Camped on Jun 2, 2023 at Campsite #14

We camped at four sites with our church group. The sites and bathrooms were very clean. The camp hosts were AWESOME! We had a great time!

@JamesT8733204 · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #6

Latrines were maintained in a very clean state. Tied for first place of all the ones we've used over many years. Rest of campground also kept clean. Reservation signs on each site up-to-date and clearly noted.

@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Aug 29, 2022 at Campsite #4

Well kept campground with plenty of space between most of the camp spots. Firewood on site for purchase. Restrooms kept very clean. Potable water on site.

@BethanyO204710 · Camped on Aug 26, 2022 at Campsite #15

Well maintained campground, but the site next to us had a group with 7 people and 5 dogs which I am fairly certain is not allowed. They were very loud and the dogs never stopped barking. Not sure why the camp hosts allowed so many people on one site.

@KevinV1108191 · Camped on Aug 26, 2022 at Campsite #9

The camp ground hosts were great. Five stars to them!

@BarryS5552372 · Camped on Aug 22, 2022 at Campsite #9

Easy access, beautiful setting, clean vault toilets, friendly hosts

@TomB7022535 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #14

Well maintained campsite two miles west of Red River. Sites are near highway but little road noise on back of loop. Pit toilets very clean. Host was friendly and recommended side trip to Wild Rivers in Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument which was very enjoyable. Other guests were friendly and respectful of quiet hours.

@GregP7824948 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #3

Nice camp hosts and clean bathrooms

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