Mogote
Photo · Share the Experience, Michael WelchThe place
Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad. Recreation The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river. Keep reading
Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile South Fork Conejos Trail. Facilities Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash bins are provided. An accessible toilet is located in the upper loop. No electric hookups are available. Firewood can be purchased on site. Natural Features The campground sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, and is separated into an upper and lower loop. The lower loop sits along the fast-flowing Conejos River and many sites face the water. The campground is perched in a wooded section along the river valley. Rio Grande National Forest stretches across 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The forest encompasses a myriad of ecosystems ranging from high elevation desert at 7,600 feet above sea level to rocky crags at over 14,300 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996. Nearby Attractions The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad can be accessed from Antonito. The train makes a 640-mile journey through abandoned mining towns, creating great entertainment for young and old.
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| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JGRP | G0J | group standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 022 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 023 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 024 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 025 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 026 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 027 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 028 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 029 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 030 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 031 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 032 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 033 | standard nonelectric | 21 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 034 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 035 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 036 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 037 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 038 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 039 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 040 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| LOWE | 041 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Pgrp | GOP | group standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | yes |
| UPPE | 001 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 002 Host | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 003 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 004 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 005 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 006 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 007 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 008 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 009 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 010 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 011 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 012 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 013 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 014 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 015 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 016 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 017 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 018 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 019 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 020 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| UPPE | 021 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — |
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.
Your representative
This campground sits in CO-03. This member’s public-lands record →