Fawn Lakes
Its 18 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle). Fawn Lakes is a National Forest campground near Taos, New Mexico.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
1 / 2Fawn lakes Campground. Photo: Carson National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Fawn Lakes sits inside Carson National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Columbine-Hondo Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 18
- Tent sites
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
18 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 40 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 001 |
| 002 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 002 |
| 003 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 003 |
| 004 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 004 |
| 005 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 005 |
| 006 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 006 |
| 007 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 007 |
| 013 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 013 |
| 014 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 25 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 014 |
| 016 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 016 |
| 017 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 017 |
| 018 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 018 |
| 019 | FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAWN LAKES CAMPGROUND, site 019 |
| 008 | TENT LOOP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop TENT LOOP, site 008 |
| 009 | TENT LOOP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop TENT LOOP, site 009 |
| 010 | TENT LOOP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop TENT LOOP, site 010 |
| 011 | TENT LOOP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop TENT LOOP, site 011 |
| 012 | TENT LOOP | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop TENT LOOP, site 012 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,479 ft
36.7060, -105.4490 in Taos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fawn Lakes?
Sites at Fawn Lakes are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233388).
How much does it cost to camp at Fawn Lakes?
Camping at Fawn Lakes costs Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle).
How many campsites does Fawn Lakes have?
Fawn Lakes has 18 campsites, including 5 tent sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Fawn Lakes?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Fawn Lakes.
Does Fawn Lakes have RV hookups?
No. Fawn Lakes has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Fawn Lakes?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Fawn Lakes; 18 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Fawn Lakes?
Yes, pets are allowed at Fawn Lakes.
Who manages Fawn Lakes?
Fawn Lakes is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fawn Lakes
Costilla Reservoir's mapped center point is 15 miles from Fawn Lakes in a straight line. Current water level: Costilla Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.
Public land within 15 miles: Latir Peak Wilderness (5.1 miles to its center) , and Wheeler Peak Wilderness (10 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Fawn Lakes, in a straight line: Stagecoach Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Elephant Rock - Sites
- 21
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20.00 per night (includes parking for one vehicle)
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Taos and campgrounds in Taos.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Carson National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: Carson National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)