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

In La Jara, CO, at intersection of State Rt. 285 and County Rt. 15, take Rt. 15 west 10.6 miles FDR 255 (Forest Rt. 255). Turn left onto Rt. 255 (dirt) and go 11.4 miles to intersection with Forest Rt. 250. Continue straight on Rt. 250 and go 18.4 miles to "Y" intersection (Forest Rt. 380). Bear right at intersection onto Rt. 380 and go 0.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground.

NOTE: Portions of forest roads are single-lane with few turnouts.

Attractions

The elevation is 9,700 ft.

The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is located at the site of the Stunner Camp, an 1892 gold fever camp. Abandoned mines and cabins dot the surrounding area. The campground is a single loop (plus a three-site spur with no turn around) with Aspen on one side, spruce on the other and a grassy meadow in the middle. Most sites have a delightful view of the surrounding mountains with the Alamosa River flowing just below the campground.

Considerations

FISHING
Brook trout