Rio Grande National Forest

USDA Forest Service
Rio Grande
National Forest
1803 W. Highway 160
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-852-5941

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-852-6271

Access

From Antonito, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 0.3 miles to State Rt.
17. Continue straight on Rt. 17 and go 15.4 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.

Attractions

Located in south central Colorado, along the Conejos River.

Firewood is available for sale at the campground. The campground is composed of three loops - A, B, and C. Loop A (unmarked) is on the left when entering the campground and lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop B is marked and is also lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C (also unmarked) is adjacent to the fast-moving Conejos River. It is below Loops A and B and heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce. The understory for all loops is grass and pine needles. The smell of Ponderosa is evident in Loops A and B and one can hear the river throughout the campground. This is a pleasant and attractive campground that is excellent for both the transient and destination camper.

A good day trip is the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is at Antonito, CO, about 13 miles from the campground. Call (719) 376-5483 for information and reservations.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

Trees in the campground are predominantly spruce and aspen with some cottonwood and willows. There are excellent opportunities for the angler.