Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore

FS USDA Forest Service · CO · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 9,500 ft
Max RV Length 70 ft

Features

Environment High Elevation
Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup
Access Gravel Road
Style Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites19
Sites Accepting RVs19
Overnight Sites19
Max RV Length70 ft
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites12
SurfaceGravel

Location

37.2997222, -106.4666667 · RIO GRANDE-SAN JUAN NF , CO

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Description

Overview

Lake Fork Campground sits in the Rio Grande Forest, 40 miles northwest of Antonito, Colorado. The campground is a true getaway from any city, and requires an 18-mile drive on a gravel road. This high elevation campground boasts limitless beauty with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife spotting and several varieties of birds.

Recreation

The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.

The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river.

Facilities

Some campsites overlook the river. There is one centrally located drinking water spigot. All parking spurs are gravel. Firewood can be purchased on-site. No electric hookups are available.

Campers will find an old-fashioned steel tub bath at Brummel's Rocky Mountain Lodge about 10 miles south.

Natural Features

The campground is located in south central Colorado on the banks of the Conejos River. It is shaded by spruce, aspen and a few cottonwoods and willows at an elevation of 9,500 feet.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including black bears, deer and marmots. Wildflowers dot the region, creating colorful landscapes for photography enthusiasts.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

Nearby Attractions

Take in spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon and River along Forest Road 250.

Directions

From Antonito, travel west on Highway 17 approximately 24 miles to the junction of Highways 17 and 250. Turn on Highway 250 and travel 18 miles on a gravel road to Lake Fork Campground.

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING

Details

Phone719-852-5941
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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