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Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)
4.54234 reviews23750 State Highway 17, Antonito, CO, 81120, USA
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8,500 ftPrice
$29 - $60/night
Booking
Reservable
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32 campsites
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Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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8,500 ftPrice
$29 - $60/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
32 campsites
Season
Open for reservation...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$29.00 - $60.00 / night
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DOUBLE STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $58.00 (+$2.00 weekend) (+$2.00 holiday); STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $29.00 (+$2.00 weekend) (+$2.00 holiday). Plus...
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23750 State Highway 17, Antonito, CO, 81120, USA
Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)
23750 State Highway 17, Antonito, CO, 81120, USA
Nearby places
Antonito, Colorado (15 miles, approximately 20 minutes)
Chama, New Mexico (approx. 67 miles)
Pagosa Springs, Colorado (approx. 86 miles)
Durango, Colorado (approx. 122 miles)
Alamosa, Colorado (approx. 30 miles)
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About Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)
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From the U.S. Forest Service
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Overview
<p>The campground is composed of three loops - A, B, and C. Loop A (unmarked) is on the left when entering the campground and lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop B is marked and is also lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C (also unmarked) is adjacent to the fast-moving Conejos River. It is below Loops A and B and heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce. The understory for all loops is grass and pine needles. The smell of Ponderosa is evident in Loops A and B and one can hear the river throughout the campground. This is a pleasant and attractive campground that is excellent for both the transient and destination camper. There are 32 sites, 7 are pull-through.</p><p>On the Conejos River, Gold Medal trout fishing is 1/4 mile upstream from the campground. Fly-fishing only in the river. Hiking on the nearby Sheep Creek Trail.</p><p>Consider a day trip on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, online <a href="https://www.cumbrestoltec.com/schedule-rates/">Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad</a> or call (719) 376-5483 for more information.</p>
About the campground
The elevation is 8,500 ft. The campground is composed of three loops - A, B, and C. Loop A (unmarked) is on the left when entering the campground and lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop B is marked and is also lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C (also unmarked) is adjacent to the fast-moving Conejos River. It is below Loops A and B and heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce. The understory for all loops is grass and pine needles. The smell of Ponderosa is evident in Loops A and B and one can hear the river throughout the campground. This is a pleasant and attractive campground that is excellent for both the transient and destination camper. One day trip is a 64-mile journey on the Cambres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is at Antonito, CO, about 13 miles from the campground. Call (719) 376- 5483 for information and reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Seasons & access
Open May 26 through September 11
RV information
The parking aprons are gravel. Loop C is tear-drop shape requiring RVrs to go up to Loops A and B in order to make second pass through Loop C. Loops A & B will accommodate any size RV. A RV waste station with potable water is available for a fee at the Conjos River Campground (private) about 2.9 miles east of campground on State Rt. 17.
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 0.3 miles to State Rt. 17. Continue straight on Rt. 17 and go 15.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground.
- National Forest
- Grande National Forest
- Ranger District
- Conejos Peak
- Elevation
- 8500
- Rate
- $20 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- Memorial day weekend – The second Monday of September.
