Elephant Rock Campground
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About Elephant Rock Campground
Elephant Rock Campground is a national park campground at Carson National Forest in Taos County, New Mexico. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Elephant Rock Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 44 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 4176 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Carson National Forest include Fawn Lakes Campground, Columbine Campground (nm), Cimarron Campground and Aldo Leopold House.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 40 · 2024: 42 · 2025: 47
Location
Address
Taos County, New Mexico
Coordinates
36.7084, -105.4493
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 208 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Fawn Lakes Campground
Carson National Forest
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Columbine Campground (nm)
Carson National Forest
Cimarron Campground
Carson National Forest
Eagle Nest Lake
Eagle Nest Lake
Cimarron Canyon
Cimarron Canyon
Aldo Leopold House
Carson National Forest
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Elephant Rock Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Elephant Rock Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Elephant Rock Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Elephant Rock Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Elephant Rock Campground right now?
Elephant Rock Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Elephant Rock Campground located?
Elephant Rock Campground is located in Carson National Forest, New Mexico.
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