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Conejos Peak Ranger District

Quick Facts

Conejos Campground

Elevation:	8,700 Feet (2712.0 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	16
Reservation Remarks:	15 UNITS PLUS ONE HOST SITE (#16) OPERATED BY CONCESSIONAIRE. FIRST COME/ FIRST SERVED.
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Conejos Campground has public access to the Conejos River. Ruybalid Trail 855 begins one mile north on Forest Road 250, Notch Trail 729 is nearby. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 16 sites with tables and fireplaces (firewood is limited). 1 vault type toilets, refuse containers and ample parking. There is a developed water system with 2 hand pumps.

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

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: Campground alternates staying open until November 15 with Spectacle Lake Campground for Big Game Hunting season and Fall color viewing.) .

Fee Information

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

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Open Updated: 2000-05-19 18:30:00.0

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Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: Road to campground is one of the roughest in the state, only one other camper in campground, no information on fee for paying (stayed for free).
Conditions: Cold, snowed for about 20min, Fishing was good, didn't want to catch any more fish too cold to take them off the hook.
Water Availability: Pumps had handels removed (off season I guess) Toilets smelled horrible.

Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: had a little rain. can build fire in campsite. fishing moderate. river is a little low, but it is really beautiful area. Friendly, helpful host.

Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Highly
Report: Beautiful, peaceful, friendly. Fishing, birding, hiking.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	RV Camping	Maximum Vehicle length 25 feet	Yes
	Tent Camping	16 sites	Yes
	Camping	Conejos Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Conejos River,1/2 mile downstream	No
	Hiking & Walking	Ruybalid and Notch Trails	No
	Big Game Hunting	In season	No
	Picnicking	Tables provided	Yes
	Road Biking	Forest Road 250	No

Nearby Services

Groceries: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit) Directions: 1.5 MILES NORTHWEST ON FOREST ROAD 250

Gas Station: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit) Directions: 1.5 MILES NW ON FOREST ROAD 250.

Nearest Pay Phone: ROCKY MOUNTAIN LODGE (Private - Profit) Directions: 1.5 MILES NW ON FOREST ROAD 250.

Other Attractions: ANTONITO MEDICAL CLINIC, ANTONITO, COLORADO (Private - Profit) Directions: TRAVEL SE ON FOREST ROAD 250 TO HIGHWAY 17, THEN

Nearest Hospital: CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL (Private - Profit AND 13 MILES TO LA JARA.) Directions: TRAVEL SE ON FOREST ROAD 250 TO HIGHWAY 17, THEN

Related Activities

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.

Conejos River Road - FR 250 Scenic Drive - Forest Road 250 is a graded dirt road that follows the Conejos River from Highway 17 to Platoro, crosses Stunner Pass, and then descends to the San Luis Valley along the Alamosa River.

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 Campground - Spectacle Lake Campground has 24 sites with picnic tables and fireplaces. There is access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake.