Can you reserve a site at Mogote?

Yes, Mogote is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Mogote?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Mogote?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mogote.

Are campfires allowed at Mogote?

Campfires are allowed at Mogote. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Mogote, Colorado — 43 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

Season: Memorial Day weekend – The second Monday of September. — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
43 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: JGRP, LOWE, Pgrp, UPPE

Site types

41 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

43 campsites at Mogote

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
G0J	JGRP	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	—	45 ft	100	🐾
022	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
023	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
024	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
025	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
026	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
027	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
028	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
029	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
030	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
031	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
032	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
033	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	21 ft	8	🐾
034	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
035	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
036	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
037	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
038	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	25 ft	8	🐾
039	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
040	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
041	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
GOP	Pgrp	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	25	♿ 🐾
001	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
002 Host	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
003	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
004	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
005	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
006	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
007	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
008	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
009	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
010	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
011	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
012	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
013	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
014	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
015	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
016	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
017	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	30 ft	8	🐾
018	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
019	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
020	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
021	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

37.06472, -106.23444 · 37°3'53.0"N 106°14'4.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	4.8	4.7	3.8	3.1	2.0	0.9	2.2	3.0	2.7	2.9	3.8	4.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Mogote

Can you reserve a site at Mogote?: Yes, Mogote is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Mogote have?: 43 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Mogote?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Mogote?: Yes, pets are allowed at Mogote.
Are campfires allowed at Mogote?: Campfires are allowed at Mogote. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Mogote also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mogote's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Single site - $29 to $31/night $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Mogote

Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO) 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande NF) 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mogote - Juniper Group Camping Site 0.2 mi · Campground
Aspen Glade Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
Potosi Vista Interpretive Site 8.2 mi · Facility
Rio de Los Pinos Campground 8.3 mi · Campground
Elk Creek Overflow Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
Red Lake Trailhead, Trail 733 9.7 mi · Facility
Trujillo Meadows Campground 12.1 mi · Campground
Trujillo Meadows Boating Site 12.3 mi · Facility
Upper Lagunitas / Lower Lagunitas Campgrounds 13.3 mi · Campground
Spectacle Lake Campground 13.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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