Public campground in LA JARA, CO

MOGOTE

CONEJOS PEAK RD 15571 CR T-5, LA JARA, CO 81140
About 74 miles north of Española, NM

RV site details

RV sites43
RV lengthUp to 60 ft
Elevation8,422 ft
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage or dump or sewer service. Call (719) 376-2535 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About MOGOTE

MOGOTE is a public campground in LA JARA, CO. It has 43 campsites. 27 sites can be reserved. 16 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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. 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. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

Policies and details

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

Location

CONEJOS PEAK RD 15571 CR T-5, LA JARA, CO 81140
About 74 miles north of Española, NM
Elevation 8,422 ft

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

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes MOGOTE in a setting associated with creek, desert, forest, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing and Hiking among the recreation options at or near this LA JARA campground.

  • Fishing
  • Hiking