Spectacle Lake Campground
Spectacle Lake Campground
Spectacle Lake Campground offers 24 sites (13 pull-through) at 8,700 ft elevation in Rio Grande National Forest, with direct access to the Conejos River for fishing and scenic views of towering cliff walls.
The campground includes basic amenities (restrooms, fire rings, picnic tables) and is located adjacent to the fast-moving Conejos River with some sites overlooking the water.
Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, the campground is accessed via 28 miles from Antonito (22 miles paved Highway 17, then 6 miles gravel Forest Road 250), with nearby Spectacle Lake and multiple hiking trails available.
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Rio de los Pinos
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