Mogote

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CONEJOS PEAK RD 15571 CR T-5
LA JARA, CO 81140

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

Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash bins are provided. An accessible toilet is located in the upper loop.

No electric hookups are available. Firewood can be purchased on site.

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.

Camp site features

Across 43 camp sites:

Fire pit: 42 of 43 sites
Picnic table: 42 of 43 sites
Pets allowed: all 43 sites
ADA accessible: 1 of 43 sites
Group sites: 2 of 43 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 100 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 about 15 miles to the campground access road. Turn right and travel 1/4 mile to the Upper Loop Road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

119 reviews

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Becky R

Loop:Lowe

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Reviewed a month ago

Blu was an AMAZING hostess. She gave us information that made our stay exceptional!!! We want to put in a high rating for her to get her back there again next year! PLEASE GIVE HER A BONUS OR REWARD THAT WILL MAKE HER WANT TO RETURN AS A HOSTESS. Mogote campground in the Conejos Canyon, Antonito, Colorado is where we stayed. Thank you for having such amazing camp hosts that really CARE about us campers. Thank you and thank you again. It was WONDERFUL!!! Becky R. and Matt W.

Rex P

Loop:Uppe

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Reviewed 2 months ago

We stayed here after riding the Toltec & Cumbres Scenic RR. It's about 15 miles west of Antonito. We stayed in the upper level and had no problems with insects (a few flies). The sites have plenty of space around them and are fairly level. There were more mature trees than I thought from the photos. We will come back when we can stay longer. The camp host, Blue, was very helpful.

Kathy W

Loop:Lowe

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Site 26 was wonderful. The whole park is wonderful, peaceful & quiet! The nearby river was fun to cool off in & the water was cool, not cold or freezing! Blue (camp host) was very friendly & gave us a lot of great info! She kept the bathrooms clean too!! Our site was only .6 miles from the main highway, gravel roads, but not bad for my Class C RV!

Anthony H

Loop:Lowe

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Reviewed 3 months ago

A beautiful, secluded campground right on the Conejos river with great access to the river for fishing. It has big, mature trees that give each campsite privacy. There is easy access to potable water and toilets.

Ronald R

Loop:Lowe

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We were bothered by ATVs running around the camp and lower loop until after 10pm each evening, although we understood they were prohibited in the camp.

Mike A

Loop:Uppe

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Awesome campground, will go back

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