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Rio Grande National Forest

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Find a Forest (NF)
or Grassland (NG)

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

United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

Conejos Peak District : Conejos Campground

 

Access

From Antonito, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 0.3 miles to State Rt. 17. Continue straight on Rt. 17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rt. 250). At sign, turn right onto Rt. 250 (dirt) and go 6.6 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into
campground.

Attractions

The campground, among spruce trees, is adjacent to the fast-moving Conejos River with some sites overlooking the river.

Enjoy panoramice views of the towering cliff walls. It is convenient to the South San Juan Wilderness and network of trails. Firewood is available for a fee.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

USDA Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest
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Last modified June 16, 2008

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