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Quick Facts

Spectacle Lake Campground

Elevation: 8,700 Feet (2712.0 Meters)
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 24
Reservation Remarks: 23 UNITS PLUS HOST SITE (#5) FIRST COME/ FIRST SERVED. OPERATED BY CONCESSIONAIRE.
Reservation Status: Not Accepted




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General Description

Conejos River
Copyright: Jensen-USDA Forest Service
Conejos River
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Spectacle Lake Trail 730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible. 2 sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites with tables and fireplaces (firewood is limited). 2 vault type toilets, refuse containers and pickup. There is a developed water system with 2 hand pumps. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake.

Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Travel west for 23.0 miles on Colorado Highway 17 to Forest Road # 250. Go 7.0 miles northwest on FR # 250 to campground entrance.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: After Labor Day, reduced services when campground is open for Big Game Hunting season and Fall color viewing. Campground alternates with Conejos Campground in remaining open after Labor Day.) .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Camping, Single Unit Call for Current Fee Picnic tables, fireplaces, wat



Current Conditions & Trip Reports
Open Updated: 2000-06-08 14:04:00.0


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Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: This is one beautiful place to camp. Near the river, picturesque bluffs, and forested mountains.



Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Tent Camping 24 sites
Yes
ICON RV Camping Maximum Vehicle length 25 feet
Yes
ICON Camping Spectacle Lake Campground
Yes
ICON Cold Water Fishing Conejos River; year round fishing on Spectacle Lake
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Spectacle Lake, Ruybalid and Notch Trails
No
ICON Big Game Hunting In season
No
ICON Picnicking Tables provided
Yes
ICON Road Biking Forest Road 250
No



Nearby Services

Gas Station: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit EAST TO ANTONITO AND 13 MILES NORTH TO LA JARA.) Directions: FROM CAMPGROUND TRAVEL SE ON FOREST ROAD 250 TO

Groceries: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit) Directions: 2 MILES NW ON FOREST ROAD 250

Nearest Pay Phone: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit) Directions: 2 MILES NW ON FOREST ROAD 250

Other Attractions: ANTONITO MEDICAL CLINIC (Private - Profit EAST TO ANTONITO AND 13 MILES NORTH TO LA JARA.) Directions: FROM CAMPGROUND TRAVEL SE ON FOREST ROAD 250 TO

Nearest Hospital: CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL (County EAST TO ANTONITO AND 13 MILES NORTH TO LA JARA.) Directions: FROM CAMPGROUND TRAVEL SE ON FOREST ROAD 250 TO



Related Activities
Conejos Campground - Conejos Campground has 16 campsites with picnic tables and fireplaces. There is public access to the Conejos River. Both day and overnight use is permitted.

Conejos River - The Conejos River provides more than 30 stream miles of high quality wild trout fishing. The Conejos River has more public fishing access along its length than any other major river in Colorado.

Notch Trail - The Notch Trail is a fairly strenuous hike as it climbs steeply out of the Conejos River valley.

Ruybalid Trail - Spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon can be seen from many vantage points along the trail.

Spectacle Lake Trail - The Spectacle Lake trail provides an ideal day hike for those camping at the Spectacle Lake and Conejos Campgrounds.


More Information

Visitor Information:

Colorado Tourism Office, 1625 Broadway, Ste. 1700 , Denver, CO, 80202, Phone: 800-COLORADO






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