Mogote

Paid or permit campsite

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: Single site - $29 to $31/night $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Season: Memorial Day weekend to The second Monday of September. Status: closed Reservations: Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance, but they must be made at least four days prior to your intended arrival date. Use web site: www.recreation.gov for reservations, or call toll free… Overview Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad. Recreation The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile South Fork Conejos Trail. Facilities Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash bins are provided. An accessible toilet is located in the upper loop. No electric hookups are… Getting there: From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 about 15 miles to the campground access road. Turn right and travel 1/4 mile to the Upper Loop Road. Phone: 719-376-2535 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231851 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Share the Experience, Michael Welch, USFS

Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.

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