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New Mexico · Federal campground

Fawn Lakes Campground

2 mi west of Red River, NM · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Augbest months

About Fawn Lakes Campground

Hungry bears are entering campsites more frequently this summer. With no significant rain, berries and nuts are not growing in abundance, so bears are taking advantage of campgrounds where food (including bird feeders) are available. And bears are making a mess! Take these steps to safely co-exist with bears during your visit.

  • Fees: - Campsite (includes parking for one vehicle) $12/night - Campsite for [Senior or Access…
  • Managed by: USFS - Carson National Forest
  • Where: 2 mi west of Red River, NM · 36.70551, -105.45771

Things to do:

Wildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

34°
12°Jan
36°
14°Feb
43°
19°Mar
49°
25°Apr
58°
33°May
69°
40°Jun
71°
44°Jul
69°
44°Aug
63°
38°Sep
53°
29°Oct
41°
19°Nov
33°
12°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Fawn Lakes Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Elephant RockATV roadat camp0.5 mi
Elephant Rock SouthDirt bike0.2 mi5.5 mi
Elephant Rock NorthDirt bike0.3 mi9.1 mi
Fawn LakesATV road0.5 mi0.3 mi
Elephant Rock MiddleDirt bike0.8 mi1.0 mi
Elephant Rock MillDirt bike0.9 mi3.1 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Water fill-up: 21.7 mi
Propane: 7.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.