Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO)
Photo · Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.The place
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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 32
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASPE | 011 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 001 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 002 | standard nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 003 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 004 | standard nonelectric | 70 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 005 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 007 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 008 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 009 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| LOPA | 010 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 012 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| LOPB | 013 | standard nonelectric | 80 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 014 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 015 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 016 | standard nonelectric | 75 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 017 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 018 Host | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOPB | 019 Host | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 020 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 021 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOPC | 022 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| LOPC | 023 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 024 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 025 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 026 | standard nonelectric | 90 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 027 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
| LOPC | 028 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 029 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 030 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 031 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| LOPC | 032 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | yes |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
Book on recreation.govWho runs it
Operated by Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, a private concessionaire, under permit from the agency.
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This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →