The Upper South Fork Trail head begins at the dispersal camping site approx. 1
1/2 miles above the Lower South Fork Trailhead. There is a trail that follows
the east side of the Conejos River and ends at the Lower South Fork Trailhead.
The trail is open to the following uses: Mountain biking, horseback riding,
hiking, and backpacking.

<p>The Upper South Fork Trail head begins at the dispersal camping site approx. 1 1/2 miles above the Lower South Fork Trailhead. There is a trail that follows the east side of the Conejos River and ends at the Lower South Fork Trailhead. The trail is open to the following uses: Mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Upper South Fork Trailhead - Trail # 720

The Valdez trailhead is on FDR 250, 1 1/2 miles north of the Pinnacles.
Parking space is limited.

<p>The Valdez trailhead is on FDR 250, 1 1/2 miles north of the Pinnacles. Parking space is limited.</p>

Valdez Trailhead, Trail 717

## 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

Some campsites overlook the river. There is one centrally located drinking
water spigot. All parking spurs are gravel. Firewood can be purchased on-site.
No electric hookups are available.  
  
Campers will find an old-fashioned steel tub bath at Brummel's Rocky Mountain
Lodge about 10 miles south.

## 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.

## Contact Info

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

## Nearby Attractions

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

<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>
Some campsites overlook the river. There is one centrally located drinking water spigot. All parking spurs are gravel. Firewood can be purchased on-site. No electric hookups are available. 
<br/><br/>
Campers will find an old-fashioned steel tub bath at Brummel's Rocky Mountain Lodge about 10 miles south.<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>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Take in spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon and River along Forest Road 250.

Lake Fork Campground Site 15

campsite

Lake Fork Campground Site 14

Lake Fork CG Sign

kiosk

Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore

The South Fork trail is 10.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 250 and ends
at Forest Trail 718. The trail provides access to several high lakes, such as
Canon Verde, Canon Rincon, Green, Blue and Glacier Lakes. Camping sites are
available along the entire route.

The difficulty of the trail varies considerably, ranging from a gentle path
following the stream to steep switchbacks climbing the valley slopes. The
trail is well traveled and easy to follow. From this trail hikers may continue
onto the Green Lake Trail #726, Canon Rincon Trail #722, Conejos Peak Trail #
719 or the CDNST #813.

The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, hiking,
backpacking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

<p>The South Fork trail is 10.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 250 and ends at Forest Trail 718. The trail provides access to several high lakes, such as Canon Verde, Canon Rincon, Green, Blue and Glacier Lakes. Camping sites are available along the entire route.</p><p>The difficulty of the trail varies considerably, ranging from a gentle path following the stream to steep switchbacks climbing the valley slopes. The trail is well traveled and easy to follow. From this trail hikers may continue onto the Green Lake Trail #726, Canon Rincon Trail #722, Conejos Peak Trail # 719 or the CDNST #813.</p><p>The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.</p>

South Fork Conejos Trailhead - Trail # 724

## 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 cabin has a combination kitchen/living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. It
is furnished with two bunkbeds, with single beds on the top and foldout double
beds on the bottom, accommodating up to six people. It has a heater, stove,
refrigerator and lighting, all powered by propane. The kitchen is equipped
with a table and chairs and cooking gear. In the bathroom there is a flush
toilet and showers.  
  
Although the cabin has most amenities, guests do need to provide their own
food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet
paper and garbage bags. Guests are also encouraged to bring an additional
light source in case of emergencies.  
  
Nearby Platoro Cabin #2 is similar to Platoro Cabin #1, with the addition
entry ramps and wheelchair accessible facilities in the bathroom and the
kitchen.  
  
The town of Platoro has access to rental cabins, a small lodge, outfitter-
guide services and horseback rides.

## 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.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (719) 274-8971.

## 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 cabin has a combination kitchen/living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. It is furnished 

with two bunkbeds, with single beds on the top and foldout double beds on the bottom, accommodating up to six people. It has a heater, stove, refrigerator and lighting, all powered by 

propane. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and cooking gear. In the bathroom 

there is a flush toilet and showers.<br/><br/>

Although the cabin has most amenities, guests do need to provide their own food, sleeping 

bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests 

are also encouraged to bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.<br/><br/>

Nearby Platoro Cabin #2 is similar to Platoro Cabin #1, with the addition entry ramps and 

wheelchair accessible facilities in the bathroom and the kitchen.<br/><br/> 

The town of Platoro has access to  rental cabins, a small lodge, outfitter-guide services and 

horseback rides. <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>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (719) 274-8971.
<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.

Platoro Cabins

Bedroom

Platoro Cabin 1

Kitchen

## 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 accessible cabin has a combination kitchen/living room, a bedroom and a
bathroom. It is furnished with two bunkbeds, with twin beds on the top and
pull-out full beds on the bottom, that can accommodate up to six people. It
has a heater, stove, refrigerator and lighting, all powered by propane. The
kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and cooking gear and the bathroom
has a flush toilet and shower. The cabin has entry ramps and wheelchair
accessible facilities in the bathroom and the kitchen.  
  
Although the cabin has most amenities, guests do need to provide their own
food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet
paper and garbage bags. Guests are also encouraged to bring an additional
light source in case of emergencies.  
  
The town of Platoro has many amenities including a grocery store, rental
cabins, a small lodge, outfitter-guide services and horseback rides.

## 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.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (719) 274-8971.

<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 accessible cabin has a combination kitchen/living room, a bedroom and a bathroom. It is furnished with two bunkbeds, with twin beds on the top and pull-out full beds on the bottom, that can accommodate up to six people. It has a heater, stove, refrigerator and lighting, all powered by propane. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs and cooking gear and the bathroom has a flush toilet and shower. The cabin has entry ramps and wheelchair accessible facilities in the bathroom and the kitchen.<br/><br/> 

Although the cabin has most amenities, guests do need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, toilet paper and garbage bags. Guests are also encouraged to bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.<br/><br/> 

The town of Platoro has many amenities including a grocery store, rental cabins, a small lodge, outfitter-guide services and horseback rides. <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. 
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (719) 274-8971.

Kitchen Picture 1

Platoro Cabin #2

Platoro Cabin 2

10,000-foot elevation. 22 campsites near Mix Lake. Convenient to the Conejos
River, the San Juan Wilderness, Platoro Reservoir, and other nearby ponds and
lakes. Numerous trailheads in the area. Mix Lake Campground is one mile west
of Platoro in the Conejos River drainage. This is a good access point for the
South San Juan Wilderness. Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Lily
Pond and Kerr Lake can all be accessed for fishing. Trail accesses include
Lake Fork Trail 716 and Sawmill Gulch Trail. One can also visit the historic
town of Platoro and the Mix Lake overlook is on-site. The campground has 22
sites with tables and fireplaces. 3 vault type toilets, refuse receptacles and
pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces and drinking water are
provided

<p>10,000-foot elevation. 22 campsites near Mix Lake. Convenient to the Conejos River, the San Juan Wilderness, Platoro Reservoir, and other nearby ponds and lakes. Numerous trailheads in the area. Mix Lake Campground is one mile west of Platoro in the Conejos River drainage. This is a good access point for the South San Juan Wilderness. Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Lily Pond and Kerr Lake can all be accessed for fishing. Trail accesses include Lake Fork Trail 716 and Sawmill Gulch Trail. One can also visit the historic town of Platoro and the Mix Lake overlook is on-site. The campground has 22 sites with tables and fireplaces. 3 vault type toilets, refuse receptacles and pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces and drinking water are provided</p>

Single site - $26 to $30/night.  
$12 for day use (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Mix Lake Campground

The Alverjones Cutoff trail is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 728
and ends at Forest Trail 727. The trail is open for the following uses: At
present, skiing and snowshoeing.

<p>The Alverjones Cutoff trail is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 728 and ends at Forest Trail 727. The trail is open for the following uses: At present, skiing and snowshoeing.</p>

Alverjones Cutoff Trailhead - No #

There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is
year-round, with winter ice-fishing. Spectacle Lake Trail 730 begins 1/2 mile
south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also
accessible.

<p>There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year-round, with winter ice-fishing. Spectacle Lake Trail 730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible.&nbsp;</p>

Single Site - $26 to $30/night.  
$12 for day use (picnicking).

Conejos Campground

There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is
year round, with winter ice-fishing. Two sites have parking for two car
groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13
sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Two
vault type toilets, refuse containers and pickup. There is a developed water
system with 2 hand pumps. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff
walls. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730
begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail
729 are also accessible.

<p>There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing.&nbsp;Two sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through)&nbsp;with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Two&nbsp;vault type toilets, refuse containers and pickup. There is a developed water system with 2 hand pumps. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible.</p>

Single Site - $26 to $30.  
$12 for day use (picnicking).  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

Spectacle Lake Campground

The Alverjones trail is 1.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 727 and ends
at Alverjones Lake/Forest Trail 775. The trail is open for the following uses:
Horseback Riding, backpacking, and hiking.

<p>The Alverjones trail is 1.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 727 and ends at Alverjones Lake/Forest Trail 775. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, backpacking, and hiking.</p>

Alverjones Trailhead

Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River,
two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables,
fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.

There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited.
Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing.
Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa
River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is
possible.

The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining
town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts
of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe
posted no-trespassing signs.

<p>Stunner campground sits at 9700-foot in elevation beside the Alamosa River, two miles below the top of Stunner Pass. There are 5 campsites with tables, fire pits, a vault-type toilet, and adequate parking.</p><p>There is no water supply, so plan to bring your own. Firewood is limited. Convenient trailer spaces available. The Alamosa River is nearby for fishing. Unfortunately, naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa River between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir. Big game hunting is possible.</p><p>The ghost town of Stunner is just east of the campground. This was a mining town that failed, due to nonproducing mines and transportation problems. Parts of the town are private property, so pack out all your trash and observe posted no-trespassing signs.</p>

Stunner Campground

Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir
Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables and fireplaces,
and ample parking. At present, there are no restrooms, vault type toilets will
be installed later this summer. There is no water available, bring your own.
There is public fishing at Terrace Reservoir and trail access to Alamosa-Rock
Creek and Big Lake Trails. Maneuvering space for large trailers and recreation
vehicles is limited. Naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the
Alamosa river between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir.

<p>Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through,&nbsp;with tables and&nbsp;fireplaces, and ample parking. At present, there are no restrooms,&nbsp;vault type toilets will be installed later this summer. There is no water available, bring your own. There is public fishing at Terrace Reservoir and trail access to Alamosa-Rock Creek and Big Lake Trails. Maneuvering space for large trailers and recreation vehicles is limited. Naturally acidic water severely limits fishing in the Alamosa river between Stunner Campground and Terrace Reservoir.</p>

Alamosa Campground

## 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

This campground contains a variety of campsites including single and double
sites which can accommodate RVs or tents. Vault toilets and drinking water are
provided. Most sites are equipped with accessible tables, grills and fire
rings.

## 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>
This campground contains a variety of campsites including single and double sites which can accommodate RVs or tents. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Most sites are equipped with accessible tables, grills and fire rings.<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

Elwood Cabin sits in a saddle along the San Juan Mountains  
  
overlooking an open meadow, offering guests a unique lodging  
  
opportunity.  
  
  
  
The cabin was built in 1911 by the Mountain States Telephone Company as a
"line  
  
shack" to support crews maintaining the transcontinental telephone line.
Remnants of this  
  
old telephone line are still found along Iron Creek to the southeast. The
cabin was also used  
  
as a Forest Service Station from 1950 until 1962, serving as living quarters
for Forest Service  
  
employees who worked on numerous projects in the area.  
  
  
  
Although the phone line has been abandoned, today the cabin is a high-altitude
getaway for  
  
guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.  
  
  
  
During summer months the cabin can  
  
be accessed by motorized travel. During winter months access to the cabin is
by  
  
snowmobiles, cross country skiing or snow shoeing.

## Recreation

The area around Elwood cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities
year-round. Summertime brings excellent scenic tour opportunities in and
around the Summitville area as well as exploration of several historical
mining sites.  
  
Anglers have a spectacular backdrop to fishing streams such as Iron Creek or
Treasure Creek. Nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River,
provides excellent fishing for trout and salmon.  
  
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.  
  
In winter, the Elwood cabin area can be blanketed with as much as ten feet of
snow, requiring preparation and knowledge of winter travel. Snowmobiling,
skiing and snowshoeing are popular activities in the area.

## Facilities

The one room log cabin is furnished with two bunk beds with single beds on the
top and on the bottom of each bunk, accommodating up to four individuals total
for the cabin. The cabin has a wood stove for heat, propane lighting and a
propane stove. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, cooking
utensils, pots and pans and a fire extinguisher. Firewood is available in the
adjoining shed. An outdoor vault toilet is also on-site.

Guests must provide a sufficient supply of water for cooking, cleaning and
washing. Guests are also encouraged to bring an additional light source in
case of emergencies.

Although the cabin has some amenities, guests do need to provide their own
food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit,
avalanche equipment, toilet paper and garbage bags.

## Natural Features

High in the San Juan Mountains at an elevation of 11,000 feet, this cabin
provides guests with views of nearby peaks, meadows filled with wildflowers
and alpine forests.  
  
While staying at such a high elevation guests will notice how light plays
differently on the landscape and stars blanket the sky on clear cold evenings.
Elk, deer, and other wildlife are often seen in meadows adjacent to the cabin.
Bear, marmot and chipmunks also call the area home.

## 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>
<p>Elwood Cabin sits in a saddle along the San Juan Mountains <br><br>overlooking an open meadow, offering guests a unique lodging <br><br>opportunity.<br><br> <br><br>The cabin was built in 1911 by the Mountain States Telephone Company as a "line <br><br>shack" to support crews maintaining the transcontinental telephone line. Remnants of this <br><br>old telephone line are still found along Iron Creek to the southeast. The cabin was also used <br><br>as a Forest Service Station from 1950 until 1962, serving as living quarters for Forest Service <br><br>employees who worked on numerous projects in the area.<br><br><br><br>Although the phone line has been abandoned, today the cabin is a high-altitude getaway for <br><br>guests seeking relaxation and recreation in south-central Colorado.<br><br> <br><br>During summer months the cabin can <br><br>be accessed by motorized travel. During winter months access to the cabin is by <br><br>snowmobiles, cross country skiing or snow shoeing.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area around Elwood cabin offers a variety of recreational opportunities year-round. 

Summertime brings excellent scenic tour opportunities in and around the Summitville area 

as well as exploration of several historical mining sites.<br/><br/>

Anglers have a spectacular backdrop to fishing streams such as Iron Creek or Treasure Creek. 

Nearby Platoro Reservoir, which feeds the Conejos River, provides excellent fishing for trout 

and salmon.<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/> 

In winter, the Elwood cabin area can be blanketed with as much as ten feet of snow, requiring 

preparation and knowledge of winter travel. Snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing are 

popular activities in the area. <h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The one room log cabin is furnished with two bunk beds with single beds on the top and on the bottom of each bunk, accommodating up to four individuals total for the cabin. The cabin has a wood stove for heat, propane lighting and a propane stove. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, cooking utensils, pots and pans and a fire extinguisher. Firewood is available in the adjoining shed. An outdoor vault toilet is also on-site.</p>
<p>Guests must provide a sufficient supply of water for cooking, cleaning and washing. Guests are also encouraged to bring an additional light source in case of emergencies.</p>
<p>Although the cabin has some amenities, guests do need to provide their own food, sleeping bags, linens, towels, dish soap, matches, first aid kit, avalanche equipment, toilet paper and garbage bags.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
High in the San Juan Mountains at an elevation of 11,000 feet, this cabin provides guests with views of nearby peaks, 

meadows filled with wildflowers and alpine forests.<br/><br/>

While staying at such a high elevation guests will notice how light plays differently on the 

landscape and stars blanket the sky on clear cold evenings. Elk, deer, and other wildlife are 

often seen in meadows adjacent to the cabin. Bear, marmot and chipmunks also call the 

area home.


<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.

Elwood Cabin

Elwood Cabin Wood Shed

Elwood Cabin in the Elwood Pass Area USFS

Front of Elwood Cabin

Elwood Vista

Elwood Cabin Outhouse

Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 7 sites. All sites are dead end spurs and vary from 35 to 40 feet in length. The South Fork of Rock Creek provides fishing. Hiking trails include: Alamosa River to Rock Creek Trail 703, North Fork Rock Creek Trail 704 and South Fork Rock Creek Trail 702. Motorcycles are allowed on Trails 702 and 703. ATV's less than 50 inches wide are allowed on Trail 702 and it connects over to Blowout Pass. The campground facilities include 7 sites with tables and fireplaces, a vault type toilet and ample parking space for trailhead parking. There is no water or refuse receptacles. "PACK IN - PACK OUT"Maneuvering space for large trailers is somewhat limited. Big game hunting in the forest in season.   **Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.**

<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Comstock Campground is in the Rock Creek Drainage 18 miles southwest of Monte Vista. It was remodeled in 2010 and now has 7 sites. All sites are dead end spurs and vary from 35 to 40 feet in length. The South Fork of Rock Creek provides fishing. Hiking trails include: Alamosa River to Rock Creek Trail 703, North Fork Rock Creek Trail 704 and South Fork Rock Creek Trail 702. Motorcycles are allowed on Trails 702 and 703. ATV&rsquo;s less than 50 inches wide are allowed on Trail 702 and it connects over to Blowout Pass. The campground facilities include 7 sites with tables and fireplaces, a vault type toilet and ample parking space for trailhead parking. There is no water or refuse receptacles. &quot;PACK IN - PACK OUT&quot;Maneuvering space for large trailers is somewhat limited. Big game hunting in the forest in season.&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Scroll down to Information Center to see individual site descriptions.</strong></p>

Single Site - $10/night  
Day use - $10 (picnicking)  
Envelopes and fee tube are located near the entrance.

Comstock Campground

The Archuleta trail is composed of 2 segments.  Trail 741 is 4.3 miles long.
It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Forest Trail 740.1. Trail 740.1 is
6.99 miles long.  It begins at Trail 740 and ends at the Forest Boundary with
the Tierra Amarilla Grant.

The trails are open for the following uses: Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less
than or equal to 50 inches wide, motorcycles, snow mobiles, mountain bikes,
horseback riding, backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.

<p>The Archuleta trail is&nbsp;composed of 2 segments.&nbsp; Trail 741 is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Forest Trail 740.1. Trail 740.1 is 6.99 miles long.&nbsp; It begins at Trail 740 and ends at the Forest Boundary with the Tierra Amarilla Grant.&nbsp;</p><p>The trails&nbsp;are open for the following uses: Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide, motorcycles, snow mobiles, mountain bikes, horseback riding,&nbsp;backpacking, hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing.</p>

Archuleta Trailhead - Trails  # 741 &  # 740

## Overview

Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at
10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail. **The
cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized
uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE
CABINS.**

Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of 14 days to allow others the
opportunity to rent the cabin. The combination to the cabin is provided in the
confirmation letter.

## Recreation

The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting,
hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry
skiing, horseback riding and fishing.

## Facilities

The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning
cook stove,outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small
covered porch. There is no potable water. Natural sources of water should be
treated before use.Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the
cabin.

## Natural Features

**There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At
13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Off Cow Camp is
located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a
rental cabin to the public.**

## Nearby Attractions

The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV
trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles,
mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers
and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fitton Guard Station is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,600 feet on Burro Creek near along an off-highway vehicle trail.  <strong>The cabins are only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABINS.</strong></p><p>Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of 14 days to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin. The combination to the cabin is provided in the confirmation letter.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, horseback riding and fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds).  There is a wood burning cook stove,outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table, chairs and a small covered porch.  There is no potable water.  Natural sources of water should be treated before use.Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<b>There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin.  At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin.  Off Cow Camp is located 400 yards downstream from Fitton Guard Station and is available as a rental cabin to the public.</b>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect to many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area.  The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders.  During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

FITTON GUARD STATION CABIN

Fitton Guard Station Cabin

## Overview

**The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized
uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE
CABIN.** Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at
10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and
barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may
reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the
opportunity to rent the cabin.

## Recreation

The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting,
hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking,
snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.

## Facilities

The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds). There is a wood burning
cook stove, outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table and chairs. There is
no potable water. Natural sources of water should be treated before use.
Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.

## Natural Features

There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin. At 13,
200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin. Fitton Guard Station is
located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental
cabin to the public.

## Nearby Attractions

The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV
trails and forest roads in the area. The trails are also used by motorcycles,
mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders. During the winter, snowmobilers
and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p> <strong>The cabin is only accessible by 50" width or less vehicles and non-motorized uses (e.g. foot or horseback). YOU CANNOT DRIVE A PASSENGER VEHICLE TO THE CABIN. </strong>Off Cow Camp is a small cabin located in a high elevation meadow at 10,500 feet on Burro Creek near an off-highway vehicle trail. The cabin and barn were renovated in 2010 and a vault toilet was installed. Visitors may reserve the cabin for a maximum of fourteen nights to allow others the opportunity to rent the cabin.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
The surrounding area offers many recreation opportunities, including hunting, hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, snowmobiling, backcountry skiing, and fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The small, rustic cabin sleeps four (two bunk beds).  There is a wood burning cook stove, outhouse, barn for horses, fire ring, table and chairs. There is no potable water.  Natural sources of water should be treated before use. Firewood not provided. Firewood can be gathered near the cabin.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
There are meadows, aspen groves and spruce/fir forests near the cabin.  At 13, 200 feet, Bennett Peak sits southeast of the cabin.  Fitton Guard Station is located 400 yards upstream from Off Cow Camp and is available as a rental cabin to the public.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Burro Creek off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails connect many miles of OHV trails and forest roads in the area.  The trails are also used by motorcycles, mountain bikers, hikers and horseback riders.  During the winter, snowmobilers and backcountry skiers use the area near the cabin.

OFF COW CAMP CABIN

Off Cow Camp Cabin

This campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the
fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees.  There are 10 sites
of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull through sites.  Length of sites
varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the
campground with some sites located next to the creek.  This campground/picnic
area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town
of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking
on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season.  **Scroll down to
Information Center to see individual campsite  descriptions.**

<p>This campground and adjacent picnic area complex is located alongside the fast-moving Rock Creek in a stand of mature Aspen trees.&nbsp; There are 10 sites of which 7 are dead end spurs and 3 are pull through sites.&nbsp; Length of sites varies from 20 to 40 feet. The sound of the creek can be heard throughout the campground with some sites located next to the creek.&nbsp; This campground/picnic area sits in a narrow mountain valley and is located fairly close to the town of Monte Vista. Fishing in the North and South Forks of Rock Creek and hiking on area trails. Big game hunting in the forest in season.&nbsp; <strong>Scroll down to Information Center to see individual campsite&nbsp;descriptions.</strong></p>

Single site - $10/night  
Day use - $10/day (picnicking)  
Fee envelopes and a collection box are located near the entrance.

Rock Creek Campground

The West Fork Rio Chama trail is 1 1/4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail
738 and ends at the junction with Trail 741.  Trail 741 was formerly numbered
as Trail 740 from this junction on.

The West ChamaTrail provides access to upper Chama Basin, an area of virgin
spruce-fir forests surrounding steep and coloful volcanic cliffs. Waterfalls
tumbling over the cliffs can be seen from almost any vantage point. The fall
is an especially good time to visit  Chama Basin, when the slopes of aspen are
in full splendor.

The West Chama Trail climbs steeply away from the Chama River along a small
tributary stream within an aspen forest. As the trail leaves this tributary
and follows the Chama River to the confluence of the East and West Forks, it
stays high above the river and passes through dry subalpine meadows and
scattered aspen stands. A spectacular view of the entire valley is afforded
from the trail above the confluence. Banded Peak, a local landmark, rises
massively on the left as one climbs up the trail. The strenuous climb up the
cliff to the Forest Boundary rewards the hikers with a view of Chama Basin and
south into New Mexico that is unsurpassable.

The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, mountain biking,
hiking, and backpacking.

<p>The West Fork Rio Chama trail is&nbsp;1 1/4&nbsp;miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 738 and ends at&nbsp;the junction with Trail 741.&nbsp; Trail 741 was formerly numbered as Trail 740 from this junction on.</p><p>The West ChamaTrail provides access to upper Chama Basin, an area of virgin spruce-fir forests surrounding steep and coloful volcanic cliffs. Waterfalls tumbling over the cliffs can be seen from almost any vantage point. The fall is an especially good time to visit&nbsp; Chama Basin, when the slopes of aspen are in full splendor.</p><p>The West Chama Trail climbs steeply away from the Chama River along a small tributary stream within an aspen forest. As the trail leaves this tributary and follows the Chama River to the confluence of the East and West Forks, it stays high above the river and passes through dry subalpine meadows and scattered aspen stands. A spectacular view of the entire valley is afforded from the trail above the confluence. Banded Peak, a local landmark, rises massively on the left as one climbs up the trail. The strenuous climb up the cliff to the Forest Boundary rewards the hikers with a view of Chama Basin and south into New Mexico that is unsurpassable.</p><p>The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and backpacking.</p>