Mogote

Rio Grande National Forest

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.

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 available. Firewood can be purchased on site.

Need to Know

• PMC & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

• All single campsite reservation fees are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. The maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge after 6 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle). Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground ($10/night per person/vehicle).

• All double campsite reservation fees are good for 12 people and two vehicles. The maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge after 12 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for over 2 vehicles). Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground for $10/night per person/vehicle.

• The camp host at this location cannot modify your reservation. Before your check-in date, you may cancel or modify your reservation online. After your check-out date, you have a 7 day period to request a refund online.

• No off-road vehicles allowed.

• Campers will need to bring their own equipment for use at the volleyball court or horseshoe pits.

• No electric hookups at this facility.

• This campground has first-come, first-serve sites but not guaranteed to be available

• The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14.

• Please fill your trailer prior to arriving. Trailers are not allowed to fill at any hydrants as it might contaminate the entire water system.

• Weather conditions can change rapidly; please check prior to arrival

• Click here for more information on the Rio Grande National Forest.

• Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

• The Rio Grande National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, and is separated into an upper and lower loop. The lower loop sits along the fast-flowing Conejos River and many sites face the water. The campground is perched in a wooded section along the river valley.

Rio Grande National Forest stretches across 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The forest encompasses a myriad of ecosystems ranging from high elevation desert at 7,600 feet above sea level to rocky crags at over 14,300 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Nearby Attractions

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad can be accessed from Antonito. The train makes a 640-mile journey through abandoned mining towns, creating great entertainment for young and old.

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.

Contact Information

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CONEJOS PEAK RD 15571 CR T-5 LA JARA CO 81140

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 719-376-2535

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 017, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002 Host, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site G0J, Loop JGRP, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site GOP, Loop Pgrp, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop UPPE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric

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