4.2326 reviewsPrice
$12 - $33/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$12 - $33/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
50 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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15571 County Road T5 La Jara, CO 81140
Trout anglers and small-boat paddlers get the most out of this place. The reservoir has a boat ramp, sites 40 and 41 put you steps from the waterfall platform, and summer daytime temps in the 60s make it genuinely pleasant. Start hikes early before afternoon thunderstorms roll in
At $29-$33 a night with vault toilets, no showers, and no dump station, the fee-to-amenity ratio frustrates a lot of reviewers. Add free-roaming cattle that churn up flies all season, and comfort campers will leave annoyed.
Reference information about Trujillo Meadows Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground, adjacent to a meadow and above Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, is composed of two sections - Upper and Lower. The campground has been cleared of most beetle killed trees. Sites 34 through 39 are in an inner loop which are not RV friendly. There is an observation platform across from camping sites 40 and 41 to view a waterfall. Boating and fishing on the reservoir; small motorized and non-motorized watercraft only. Hiking on nearby trails. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge railroad, runs nearby. The facilities are large, with 50 campsites, one with parking for a two-car group. All sites have picnic tables, and fireplaces (limited firewood); there are toilets, drinking water and ample parking. Refuse receptacles and pickups are provided. Barrier-free facilities are offered here. Los Pinos Trail 736 can be accessed via the improved dirt Forest Road 1C and 4 WD Forest Road 118.</p>
The elevation is 10,000 ft. This pleasantly attractive campground, adjacent to a meadow and above Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, is composed of two sections - Upper and Lower. It is located in a mix of conifer trees, which are thick in parts of the campground. Sites 34 through 39 are in an inner loop which are not RV friendly. There is an observation platform across from camp sites 40 and 41 for viewing a waterfall. A day trip is the Cambres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam). This adventure is 64 miles through abandoned mining towns and begins in either Chama, NM or Antonito, CO. Call (719) 376-5483 for information and reservations. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day
The threaded spigot is located across from camp site #18. Rio Grande National Forest 380
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is 25 acres and is no-wake.
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt. Water spigot with threads is located across from camp site #18.
NOTE: Campground is physically located in Colorado. In Chama, NM, take State Rt. 17 north 13 miles to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign (in Colorado). Turn left at sign (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to a "T" intersection and campground sign (Forest Rt. 118). Turn right onto Rt. 118 and go 2.1 miles to campground on right. Alternate Route: From Antonito, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 0.3 miles to State Rt. 17. Continue straight onto Rt. 17 and go 35.2 miles to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to "T" intersection and campground sign (Forest Rt. 118). Turn right onto Rt. 118 and go 2.1 miles to campground on right.
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Summer brings the best access and activity range. Daytime highs run 55–75°F, nights drop to the 30s and 40s. The campground operates Memorial Day through Labor Day, when wildflowers peak and the reservoir opens for boating and fishing. Afternoon thunderstorms hit frequently, so hikers should start early and pack waterproof layers. Crowds spike on Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. Mid-summer offers a balance of good weather and fewer people. Winter closes the campground under deep snow. At this elevation, cold arrives early and lingers late. The brief summer season means planning ahead matters.
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; best access, wildflowers peak, full activity range in summer.
Trujillo Meadows Campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground includes 50 campsites, each equipped with picnic tables and fireplaces. "Barrier-free facilities are offered here," making it accessible for individuals with disabilities. Potable water is available at the site through seven water spigots, with one threaded spigot located across from campsite #18. Trash receptacles are provided for waste disposal. Vault toilets are available, and refuse pickups occur regularly. However, the campground does not provide showers, flush toilets, or laundry facilities.
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