Mogote
FSU.S. Forest Service — LA JARA · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Rio Grande National Forest |
| Location | LA JARA · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest · 37.06472, -106.23444 · Map |
| Sites | 43 public sites counted from the federal listing — 41 standard nonelectric; 2 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 43 sites Water hookups at 0 of 43 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 43 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 43 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 42 sites · 30 ft: 38 sites · 35 ft: 32 sites · 40 ft: 32 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 43 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 719-376-2535 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 about 15 miles to the campground access road. Turn right and travel 1/4 mile to the Upper Loop Road.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · ANTONITO ColoradoFSU.S. Forest ServiceElk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf)
8 mi straight-line · ANTONITO ColoradoFSU.S. Forest ServiceLake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore
21 mi straight-line · ColoradoFSU.S. Forest ServicePlatoro Cabin 1
26 mi straight-line · Platoro ColoradoFSU.S. Forest ServicePlatoro Cabin 2
26 mi straight-line · Platoro Colorado
Trip Card — Mogote
LA JARA · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | LA JARA · Colorado · Rio Grande National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 43 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231851 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.