Spectacle Lake Campground
This medium-sized campground has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Two sites have parking for two car groups. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. Both day and overnight use is permitted. Firewood is limited.
General Information
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing.No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250.
Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible nearby.
Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend
Check in time is after 2:00 pm Check out time is before 12:00 pm
Day Use:
$12 per day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Single Site Hookup: $31 per night
Single Site - $26 to $30.
$12 for day use (picnicking).
Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.16828874
Longitude: -106.4391903
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Rd. 17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). At sign, turn right onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 6.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.