Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 32
- Pull-through
- 8
About this campground
Overview Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Recreation Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River. Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title. The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.Facilities The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.Natural Features Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is grass topped with pine needles. Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests. Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds. Nearby Attractions Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Getting there
From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 for approximately 15 miles to the Aspen Glade Campground.
Activities
- FISHING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Antonito, CORio Grande National Forest0 mi
- MogoteRio Grande National Forest2 mi
- Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)Rio Grande National Forest6 mi
- Potosi Vista Interpretive SiteRio Grande National Forest6 mi
- Red Lake Trailhead, Trail 733Rio Grande National Forest8 mi
- Trujillo Meadows Boating SiteRio Grande National Forest10 mi
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