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You want summer alpine camping near Red River with clean facilities and don't mind highway noise.
Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open season: May 23 ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open season: May 23 ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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36.7084, -105.4493
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Learn more about alerts →You want summer alpine camping near Red River with clean facilities and don't mind highway noise.
You need solitude during peak season or want to avoid traffic sounds from Route 38.
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Rated higher than 87% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 125 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather and full access to Elephant Rock's trails and fishing spots, with daytime highs typically in the 60s–80°F (15–27°C) and crisp nights dropping into the 30s–40s°F (0–8°C). This is peak season for hiking, biking, fishing, and wildlife viewing — wildflowers, active trout streams, and abundant elk/deer sightings are common. Expect moderate crowds on summer weekends at this small 20-site campground and be prepared for afternoon monsoon storms (lightning risk) in Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: October, November, December, January
Best season; reliable weather (60s–80s), full access to trails and fishing; positive summer reviews.
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Elephant Rock Campground offers a variety of essential amenities for a comfortable camping experience. The facilities include potable water available via spigots scattered around the campground, vault toilets that are frequently cleaned, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent pads at each site. "Clean bathrooms," "spacious sites," and "plenty of pine trees" are commonly praised in user reviews. However, there are no shower facilities, and some users noted the absence of water hookups and a dump station. The campground lacks Wi-Fi, and cell phone reception varies, with some users reporting no signal while others had limited reception depending on the provider.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 179 reviews.
Site #12 is spacious and private but close to the highway, leading to some noise.
Site #11 offers seclusion and wildlife viewing, but poor drainage during rain.
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