Public campground in ANTONITO, CO

Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO)

23750 STATE HIGHWAY 17, ANTONITO, CO 81120
About 75 miles north of Española, NM

RV site details

RV sites32
RV lengthUp to 80 ft
Elevation8,479 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (435) 245-6521 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO)

Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO) is a public campground in ANTONITO, CO. It has 32 campsites. 20 sites can be reserved. 12 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River.

Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title.

The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers. The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead.

Drinking water and vault toilets are provided. Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Pull-Through

Location

23750 STATE HIGHWAY 17, ANTONITO, CO 81120
About 75 miles north of Española, NM
Elevation 8,479 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO) in a setting associated with creek, forest, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing and Wildlife viewing among the recreation options at or near this ANTONITO campground.

  • Fishing
  • Wildlife viewing