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

NOTE: Campground is physically located in Colorado.

In Chama, NM, take State Rt. 17 north 13 miles to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign (in Colorado). Turn left at sign (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection and campground sign (Forest Rt. 118). Turn right onto Rt. 118 and go 2.1 miles to
campground on right.

Alternate Route: From Antonito, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 0.3 miles to State Rt. 17. Continue straight onto Rt. 17 and go 35.2 miles to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to "T" intersection and campground sign
(Forest Rt. 118). Turn right onto Rt. 118 and go 2.1 miles to campground on right.

Attractions

The campground, adjacent to a meadow and above Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, is composed of two sections - Upper and Lower. The vegetation is a mix of conifer trees which are thick in parts of the campground. Sites 34 through 39 are in an inner loop which are not RV friendly. There is an observation platform across from camping sites 40 and 41 to view a waterfall.

This is a pleasant and attractive campground from which campers can take a day trip on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam). This adventure is 64 miles through abandoned mining towns and can be started in either Chama, NM or Antonito, CO.
Call (719) 376-5483 for information and reservations.

This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.

Considerations

The threaded spigot is located across from camping site #18.

Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is 25 acres and is no-wake.

FISHING
Rainbow trout (stocked)