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Fawn Lakes Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Carson National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Carson National Forest · 36.72333, -105.44833 · Map |
| Sites | 18 public sites counted from the federal listing — 13 standard nonelectric; 5 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 18 sites Water hookups at 0 of 18 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 18 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 18 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 12 sites · 30 ft: 11 sites · 35 ft: 4 sites · 40 ft: 4 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 1:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 19 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 435-245-6521 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Fawn Lakes Campground is located in Carson National Forest, one of a few campgrounds located along the scenic canyons of Red River. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring nearby hiking trails. Recreation Located between Questa and Red River, many activities such as hiking and fishing are available to visitors either at the campground or a short drive away. There is fishing access for Red River and to the nearby small lakes. Columbine Trailhead is within 4 miles and starts at Columbine Campground. Facilities The campground contains 18 family overnight sites, of which three are tent-only sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Natural Features The Red River runs adjacent to the campground. The surrounding mountains comprise a beautiful forest of ponderosa pine that blankets the campground and offers partial shade.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Nearby Attractions The City of Red River is about 3 miles away, with groceries, gas, showers, laundry facilities and a café. An RV dump station is within 1 mile of the campground.
Directions, from the listing
From Red River, drive approximately 3 miles west on NM-38.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Fawn Lakes Campground
New Mexico · Carson National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Carson National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 18 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233388 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.