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 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rt. 250). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 250 (dirt) and go 23.4 miles to Mix Lake sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.6 miles to campground.

Attractions

The elevation is 10,000 ft.

The campground meanders up and around a hillside to just above Mix Lake. Some of the sites overlook the lake. While most sites are open, the campground features several stands of large, mature spruce and Aspen trees. The campground is convenient to the
Platoro Reservoir which offers a full range of water sports. The nearby resort community of Platoro also offers boat and canoe rentals, trail rides, a cook's night out and more.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

Mix Lake is 25 acres. Nearby Platoro Reservoir offers full range of water sports opportunities.