Fawn Lakes Campground
Open for the season with both first-come-first-served and reservable sites available. Bears are active in the area; proper food storage is required.
Cannabis Possession Prohibited
Order 03-00-00-21-002 prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting a cannabis plant, any part of a cannabis plant, or any substance derived from a cannabis plant within the Southwestern Region National Forests in the State of New Mexico and the National Grasslands in the states of Texas and…
Post-Storm Road Conditions
Recent storms have caused degrading road conditions in some parts of the forest, especially on the Jicarilla Ranger District, where roads are largely inaccessible.With more weather forecasted, visitors should understand that road conditions can change fast: A road used to enter the forest may not…
Kitchen Mesa Closure (Upper Trail)
The upper section of Kitchen Mesa Trail out of Ghost Ranch is currently closed to allow for critical trail reconstruction. The closure is expected to remain in effect through November 1, weather permitting.
About
Fawn Lakes Campground occupies a shaded ponderosa pine forest along the Red River in northern New Mexico's Carson National Forest. Located on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway between Questa and Red River, the campground provides easy access to stream fishing and nearby hiking trails including Columbine Trail. The Red River runs adjacent to the campground, offering excellent fishing opportunities. The campground features 18 family sites including 15 standard nonelectric sites and 3 tent-only sites. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with partial shade from the surrounding forest. Vault toilets and potable water are provided, though there are no hookups. Sites accommodate vehicles up to 34 feet in length with gravel driveways. Note that Fawn Lakes itself has been drained due to dam damage in 2019, with restoration efforts ongoing. The town of Red River is approximately 3 miles east and offers groceries, gas, showers, laundry, and dining. An RV dump station is located within 1 mile of the campground.
Directions
From Red River, drive approximately 3 miles west on NM-38.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (928) 537-8888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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