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Rio Grande - Conejos
Located in South-central Colorado, the Rio Grande
National Forest has a rich and interesting local history and culture. The area is home to ancient Native
American ruins, remnants of the Spanish Conquistadors, and gold rush ghost towns. Ringed by the Sangre de
Cristo (Christ's Blood) and San Juan Ranges, this cradle
of the mountains is crossed by rapid rivers and dotted with beautiful lakes. Hikers, horseback riders, and
mountain bikers will find numerous trails. Campers come from all over the country in appreciation of the
rich natural beauty and intriguing history of this remote corner of our nation's forestlands. |
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American Land & Leisure runs eight different facilities
in the Conejos Ranger District.
Aspen Glade Campground is located 16 miles west of Canon at an altitude of 8500 ft. The
campground is situated in a spruce forest along the Conejos River. Campers come here to fish and enjoy the
beautiful view of the Conejos Valley. Water and electric hookups are available. Hours are between 20 to 38
hours per week per couple. The campground is open from the end of May to the beginning of September.
Spectacle Lake Campground is located 30 miles from Canon at an altitude of 8700 feet. Set among
blue spruce on the Conejos River, this campground has 24 single sites. Campers come here to fish for trout
on the river or in nearby Spectacle Lake, or hike to nearby Clear Creek Falls. A hand pump is available for
water, and electricity and telephone service are provided. Hours are 7 hours per week per couple during the
regular season and 20 hours per week per couple during the peak season. This campground is open from the
end of May to the beginning of September. |
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Conejos Campground is located 30 miles from Canon at an
elevation of 8700 feet. Supplies are available 1 mile away at the Rocky Mountain Lodge. The campground is
situated in a spruce and fir woods on the Conejos River with views of Conejos Canyon. Campers come here to
fish for trout in the river, hike, and enjoy the diverse wildlife and riverside sites. The campground has
17 campsites. There is a hand pump for water and electricity is available. Caring for this campground takes approximately
14 to 30 hours per week per couple. The campground is open from the end of May to the beginning of September.
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Elk Creek Campground is located 24 1/2 miles west of Canon
at an elevation of 8500 feet. The campground is situated in a blue spruce forest on Elk Creek, near the
Conejos River. Campers come here to fish, hunt, and enjoy the wildlife and the beautiful views of
Conejos Canyon. The campground has 41 campsites. Water, phone service, and electricity are available. Hours
are approximately 20 hours per week per couple in the regular season and 38 hours per week per couple during
the peak season. The campground is open from late May to early September.
Lake Fork Campground is located 39 miles from Creede at
an elevation of 9500 feet. Situated among spruce trees on the Conejos River, this campground has 19 single
sites. Campers come here to fish, hike the trails to Lake Fork and Big Lake (one mile away), hunt, and enjoy
the wildlife and spectacular mountain views. The host at this campground is paid extra to haul trash. Water
is hauled to this campground by the area manager, as no hookups are available. Hours are 10 to 22 per week
per couple. The campground is open from late May to early September. |
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Mogote Campground is located 15 miles west of Canon
at an altitude of 8400 ft. Situated among pine and cottonwood trees on the Conejos River, this campground
has 41 single sites and 2 group sites. Campers come here to fish, hike, and enjoy the scenic railroad and
local wildlife. Water and electric hookups are available, and there is a phone on site. Hours are 20 to 35
hours per week per couple. The campground is open from late May to early September. |
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Mix Lake Campground is located 46 miles west of Canon
at an elevation of 10,000 feet. Supplies are available 1 mile away in Platuro. Situated among spruce trees
above the Conejos River near the Platuro Reservoir and Mix Lake, this campground has 21 sites. Campers come
here to fish in the river, lake, and reservoir, and hike to Mix Lake. The hosts at Mix Lake also care for
Stunner Campground, 3 Forks Trail, Alamosa Campground, and a picnic area. Pressurized spring water is
available. Caring for these facilities takes between 10 to 20 hours a week. The campground is open from
late May to early September.
Trujillo Meadows Campground is located 15 miles north of Chama, NM at an elevation of 10,000 feet.
Set among conifers near the Trujillo Meadows Reservoir and a beautiful waterfall, this campground has 45
single sites. Campers come here to fish for stocked rainbow trout in the reservoir, swim, fish, boat, and
hike on Los Pinos Trail. Water and sewer hookups are available to the hosts. Hours are 20 hours per week
per couple during the regular season and 40 hours per week per couple during the peak season. This
campground is open from the end of May to the beginning of September. |
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