## Overview

Elk Creek Campground is located in Conejos County, approximately 23 miles west
of Antonito, Colorado. Located in the lower portion of the Conejos Canyon a
short distance from Highway 17, it is an easily reached destination for
visitors to the area. Elk Creek runs alongside the campground. The elevation
of the campground is 8,500 ft.

## Recreation

Consider a day trip to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which
offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the
train is in Antonito, CO, about 23 miles from the campground.  
  
Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the
popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short
distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan
Wilderness Area.

## Facilities

Consider a day trip to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which
offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the
train is in Antonito, CO, about 23 miles from the campground.  
  
Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the
popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short
distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan
Wilderness Area.

## Natural Features

The campground is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pine trees.
The understory is grass with some campsites located next to Elk Creek. The
campground is conveniently located within close proximity to the South San
Juan Wilderness Area.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

## Nearby Attractions

Nearby Elk Creek has fishing, including brown and rainbow trout. Two hiking
trails are also nearby and lead into the south San Juan Wilderness. These
trails access Dipping Lakes and Duck Lake and are an easy to intermediate
hike.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Elk Creek Campground is located in Conejos County, approximately 23 miles west of Antonito, Colorado. Located in the lower portion of the Conejos Canyon a short distance from Highway 17, it is an easily reached destination for visitors to the area. Elk Creek runs alongside the campground. The elevation of the campground is 8,500 ft.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Consider a day trip to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, about 23 miles from the campground. <br/><br/>

Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan Wilderness Area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Consider a day trip to the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, about 23 miles from the campground. <br/><br/>

Fishing, hunting, hiking, scenic driving and wildlife watching are some of the popular activities in the area. Elk Creek and Duck Lake trailheads are a short distance away, both of which are access points to the South San Juan Wilderness Area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is lightly wooded with spruce and some ponderosa pine trees. The understory is grass with some campsites located next to Elk Creek. The campground is conveniently located within close proximity to the South San Juan Wilderness Area.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Nearby Elk Creek has fishing, including brown and rainbow trout. Two hiking trails are also nearby and lead into the south San Juan Wilderness. These trails access Dipping Lakes and Duck Lake and are an easy to intermediate hike.

Elk Creek

Deer at Elk Creek Campground

Restroom & Dumpster at Elk Creek Campground

Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

## Overview

Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado,
providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching.

## Recreation

Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met
with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.  
  
Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing,
offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000
miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title.  
  
The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.

## Facilities

Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met
with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.  
  
Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing,
offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000
miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title.  
  
The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.

## Natural Features

Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines.
Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It
lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is
grass topped with pine needles.  
  
Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated
between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests.  
  
Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic
Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.
<br/><br/>
Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title.

<br/><br/>The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.
<br/><br/>
Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title.

<br/><br/>The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is grass topped with pine needles.
<br/><br/>
Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests.
<br/><br/>
Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns.

Aspen Glade site 20

Upper Loop CXT

Aspen Glade entry sign

Conejos River at Aspen Glade Campground

Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO)

## Overview

Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect
location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by
groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and
aspen.  
  
The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic
Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated
narrow-gauge railroad.

## Recreation

The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy
trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the
river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile
South Fork Conejos Trail.

## Facilities

The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy
trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the
river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile
South Fork Conejos Trail.

## Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, and is separated into an
upper and lower loop. The lower loop sits along the fast-flowing Conejos River
and many sites face the water. The campground is perched in a wooded section
along the river valley.  
  
Rio Grande National Forest stretches across 1.86 million acres in south-
central Colorado. The forest encompasses a myriad of ecosystems ranging from
high elevation desert at 7,600 feet above sea level to rocky crags at over
14,300 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

## Nearby Attractions

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad can be accessed from Antonito. The train
makes a 640-mile journey through abandoned mining towns, creating great
entertainment for young and old.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. 
<br/><br/>
The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile South Fork Conejos Trail.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile South Fork Conejos Trail.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, and is separated into an upper and lower loop. The lower loop sits along the fast-flowing Conejos River and many sites face the water. The campground is perched in a wooded section along the river valley.
<br/><br/>
Rio Grande National Forest stretches across 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The forest encompasses a myriad of ecosystems ranging from high elevation desert at 7,600 feet above sea level to rocky crags at over 14,300 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad can be accessed from Antonito. The train makes a 640-mile journey through abandoned mining towns, creating great entertainment for young and old.

campsite

Conejos River from Mogote Campground

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Mogote Campground

Mogote Faucet

another site

Mogote restroom & dumpster

Mogote Restroom

Mogote

## Overview

Lake Fork Campground sits in the Rio Grande Forest, 40 miles northwest of
Antonito, Colorado. The campground is a true getaway from any city, and
requires an 18-mile drive on a gravel road. This high elevation campground
boasts limitless beauty with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife spotting and
several varieties of birds.

## Recreation

The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake
and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.  
  
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest
potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most
common species in the river.

## Facilities

The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake
and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.  
  
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest
potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most
common species in the river.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in south central Colorado on the banks of the
Conejos River. It is shaded by spruce, aspen and a few cottonwoods and willows
at an elevation of 9,500 feet.  
  
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including black bears, deer
and marmots. Wildflowers dot the region, creating colorful landscapes for
photography enthusiasts.

## Nearby Attractions

Take in spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon and River along Forest Road
250.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Lake Fork Campground sits in the Rio Grande Forest, 40 miles northwest of Antonito, Colorado. The campground is a true getaway from any city, and requires an 18-mile drive on a gravel road. This high elevation campground boasts limitless beauty with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife spotting and several varieties of birds.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.
<br/><br/>
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.
<br/><br/>
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in south central Colorado on the banks of the Conejos River. It is shaded by spruce, aspen and a few cottonwoods and willows at an elevation of 9,500 feet.
<br/><br/>
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including black bears, deer and marmots. Wildflowers dot the region, creating colorful landscapes for photography enthusiasts.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take in spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon and River along Forest Road 250.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Lake Fork Campground Site 15

Lake Fork Campground Site 14

Lake Fork CG Sign

kiosk

Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore

## Overview

Platoro Cabin 2 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro,
Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.  
  
The cabin was built in 1963 as a base quarters for various Forest Service
Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s.  
  
Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in
south-central Colorado.

## Recreation

The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-
round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around
Platoro and Summitville.  
  
Anglers have a spectacular backdrop when fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek.
The nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides
excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.  
  
Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and
San Juan National Forests, as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.  
  
Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and
snowshoeing are popular winter activities.

## Facilities

The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-
round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around
Platoro and Summitville.  
  
Anglers have a spectacular backdrop when fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek.
The nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides
excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.  
  
Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and
San Juan National Forests, as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.  
  
Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and
snowshoeing are popular winter activities.

## Natural Features

Platoro is a natural and unspoiled destination nestled in the San Juan
Mountains of southern Colorado. Platoro started out as a boomtown in the late
1800s following the discovery of large deposits of gold and silver in the
area.  
  
The nearby San Juan Wilderness is an area defined by peaks and cliffs as well
as pinnacles and ridges. The headwaters for the Conejos, San Juan and Blanco
Rivers are located here as well. The erosion of rich volcanic rock in
combination with heavy snowfall has produced forest ecosystems in the area
that transition from lodgepole pine to aspen, then through Engelmann spruce
and subalpine fir to alpine tundra.

## Nearby Attractions

Summitville, Colorado, is a nearby ghost town where gold was first discovered
in 1870, then mined until the early 1990s.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Platoro Cabin 2 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.<br/><br/> 

The cabin was built in 1963 as a base quarters for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s.<br/><br/>

Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.

<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around Platoro and Summitville.<br/><br/>

Anglers have a spectacular backdrop when fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek. The nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.<br/><br/>

Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and San Juan National Forests, as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.<br/><br/> 

Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities.   <h2>Facilities</h2>
The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around Platoro and Summitville.<br/><br/>

Anglers have a spectacular backdrop when fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek. The nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.<br/><br/>

Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and San Juan National Forests, as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.<br/><br/> 

Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular winter activities.   <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Platoro is a natural and unspoiled destination nestled in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. Platoro started out as a boomtown in the late 1800s following the discovery of large deposits of gold and silver in the area.<br/><br/> 

The nearby San Juan Wilderness is an area defined by peaks and cliffs as well as pinnacles and ridges. The headwaters for the Conejos, San Juan and Blanco Rivers are located here as well. The erosion of rich volcanic rock in combination with heavy snowfall has produced forest ecosystems in the area that transition from lodgepole pine to aspen, then through Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir to alpine tundra.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Summitville, Colorado, is a nearby ghost town where gold was first discovered in 1870, then mined until the early 1990s.

Platoro Cabins

Kitchen Picture 1

Platoro Cabin #2

Platoro Cabin 2

## Overview

Platoro Cabin 1 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro,
Colorado, at an elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.  
  
The cabin was built in 1963 by the Rio Grande National Forest as base quarters
for various Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the
early 1990s.  
  
Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in
south central Colorado.  
  
Visitors to the area should be aware that Platoro is only occupied when snow
levels allow driving access, which is usually less than six months of the
year.

## Recreation

The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-
round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around
Platoro and Summitville.  
  
Anglers have a spectacular backdrop while fishing Iron Creek or Treasure
Creek. Nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides
excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.  
  
Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and
San Juan National Forests as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.  
  
Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and
snowshoeing are popular winter activities.

## Facilities

The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-
round. Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around
Platoro and Summitville.  
  
Anglers have a spectacular backdrop while fishing Iron Creek or Treasure
Creek. Nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides
excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, rainbow and brown trout.  
  
Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and
San Juan National Forests as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.  
  
Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and
snowshoeing are popular winter activities.

## Natural Features

Platoro is a natural and unspoiled destination nestled in the San Juan
Mountains of southern Colorado. Platoro started out as a boomtown in the late
1800s following the discovery of large deposits of gold and silver in the
area.  
  
The nearby San Juan Wilderness is an area defined by peaks and cliffs as well
as pinnacles and ridges. The headwaters for the Conejos, San Juan and Blanco
Rivers are located here as well. The erosion of rich volcanic rock in
combination with heavy snowfall has produced forest ecosystems in the area
that transition from lodgepole pine to aspen, then through Engelmann spruce
and subalpine fir to alpine tundra.

## Nearby Attractions

Summitville is a nearby ghost town where gold was first discovered in 1870,
then mined until the early 1990s. When contaminants leaked off-site and flowed
into the local watershed the government forced it to shut down. Now a water
treatment plant is on the site as part of a federal clean up program.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Platoro Cabin 1 is located downtown in the small mining town of Platoro, Colorado, at an 

elevation of 10,000 feet in the Rio Grande National Forest.<br/><br/> 

The cabin was built in 1963 by the Rio Grande National Forest as base quarters for various 

Forest Service Crews working in the surrounding areas until the early 1990s.<br/><br/>

Today the cabin is a getaway for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south central 

Colorado.<br/><br/>

Visitors to the area should be aware that Platoro is only occupied when snow levels allow 

driving access, which is usually less than six months of the year. <h2>Recreation</h2>
The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. 

Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around Platoro and 

Summitville.<br/><br/>

Anglers have a spectacular backdrop while fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek. Nearby Platoro 

Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, 

rainbow and brown trout.<br/><br/>

Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and San Juan 

National Forests as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.<br/><br/> 

Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular 

winter activities.  
 <h2>Facilities</h2>
The area around the cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. 

Summertime brings great scenic driving tour opportunities in and around Platoro and 

Summitville.<br/><br/>

Anglers have a spectacular backdrop while fishing Iron Creek or Treasure Creek. Nearby Platoro 

Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides excellent fishing for kokanee salmon, 

rainbow and brown trout.<br/><br/>

Great hiking can be found around the area, as it spans both the Rio Grande and San Juan 

National Forests as well as the South San Juan Wilderness.<br/><br/> 

Big game hunting is popular in fall, while snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are popular 

winter activities.  
 <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Platoro is a natural and unspoiled destination nestled in the San Juan Mountains of southern 

Colorado. Platoro started out as a boomtown in the late 1800s following the discovery of 

large deposits of gold and silver in the area.<br/><br/> 

The nearby San Juan Wilderness is an area defined by peaks and cliffs as well as pinnacles 

and ridges. The headwaters for the Conejos, San Juan and Blanco Rivers are located here 

as well. The erosion of rich volcanic rock in combination with heavy snowfall has produced 

forest ecosystems in the area that transition from lodgepole pine to aspen, then through 

Engelmann spruce and subalpine fir to alpine tundra.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Summitville is a nearby ghost town where gold was first discovered in 1870, then mined until 

the early 1990s. When contaminants leaked off-site and flowed into the local watershed the 

government forced it to shut down. Now a water treatment plant is on the site as part of a 

federal clean up program.

Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)

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