Aspen Glade Campground
This is a pleasant and attractive campground that consists of three separate loops. There are 32 sites, 7 of which are pull-through. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and multiple restrooms on site.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereReservations can be made through www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
General Information
Aspen Glade is excellent for both the transient and destination camper as it sits conveniently close to Highway 17 and the Conejos River.
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Visit the USGS store for passes.
Fires in designated fire rings only. Make sure your fire is "Dead Out" and cold to the touch before departing the site. This can be bear country. Ensure lids on bear proof trash containers are secure and remain "Bear Aware" and store food properly while camping.
Day Use:
$12 per day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to single campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Interagency Recreation Passes are Honored for Day Use.
Dogs must be on leash not longer than six feet in length.
Contact Name: Conejos Peak Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-274-8971
Address: 15571 County Road T5 La Jara, CO 81140
Phone: (719) 274-8971
Hours: Monday through Friday / 9:00 to 3:30 (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.07343571
Longitude: -106.2737494
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy 17 and go 15.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.2 miles to campground."
Parking
Maximum RV lenth is 45'.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Water from streams and lakes should be purified before consumption.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Other Amenities
On the Conejos River, Gold Medal trout fishing is 1/4 mile upstream from the campground. Fly-fishing only in the river. Hiking on the nearby Sheep Creek Trail. Consider a day trip on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad (steam) which offers a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. One access to the train is in Antonito, CO, online Cumbres-Toltec Scenic Railroad or call (719) 376-5483 for more information.
