Mix Lake Campground

Area Status: Closed

10,000-foot elevation. 22 campsites near Mix Lake. Convenient to the Conejos River, the San Juan Wilderness, Platoro Reservoir, and other nearby ponds and lakes. Numerous trailheads in the area. Mix Lake Campground is one mile west of Platoro in the Conejos River drainage. This is a good access point for the South San Juan Wilderness. Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Lily Pond and Kerr Lake can all be accessed for fishing. Trail accesses include Lake Fork Trail 716 and Sawmill Gulch Trail. One can also visit the historic town of Platoro and the Mix Lake overlook is on-site. The campground has 22 sites with tables and fireplaces. 3 vault type toilets, refuse receptacles and pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces and drinking water are provided

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed on September 8, 2023
Rentals & Guides:	The nearby resort community of Platoro also offers boat and canoe rentals, trail rides, cook's night, there are outfitter-guides, cabins and a store.
Area Amenities:	Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets
Fees:	Single site - $26 to $30/night. $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Permit Info:	22 sites - 5 are pull through sites/ $19.00 - overnight
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	There is private land in the area, secure permission before entering.
Closest Towns:	Antonito - Near Platoro
Water:	Yes
Restroom:	Toilet (3)
Operated By:	Concessionaire

General Information

Directions:

Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 17 south 12.0 miles. Take the Twelve Mile Road 12.0 miles west to the forest boundary where it becomes the Alamosa-Conejos River Road #250. Follow #250 17.0 miles up the Alamosa River and over Stunner Pass to Mix Lake.

Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 17 west 23.0 miles to the Alamosa-Conejos River Road #250 at Elk Creek. Follow #250 23 miles up the Conejos River to Mix Lake.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites	22 single site(s)
Reservation Info	Not reservable
No. of Accessible sites	None

RV Camping

Some sites can accommodate units up to 40' in length

Status:	Open

Lake and Pond Fishing

Mix Lake \& Platora Reservoir

Fish Species	Browns \& Rainbow trout
Water Temperature	cold
Fishing Method	flies, lures and bait where allowed
Water/Flow Level	seasonal
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Backpacking

Viewing Wildlife

Wildlife viewing

Species	bear, deer, elk and birds
Difficulty Level:	Easy

Viewing Plants

Wildflowers

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Viewing Scenery

Spectacular views along Forest road 250 of the Conejos Canyon and River.

Special Feature	gravel and can be rough
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Picnicking

Picnic tables-no trash service or water

Difficulty Level:	Easy

Scenic Driving

Spectacular scenery on forest road 250 including Conejos Canyon and River and Terrace Reservoir.

Vehicle Clearence	gravel
Size Restrictions	Intermediate
Corrals	Intermediate

Boating - Motorized

Platoro Reservoir

Type of Craft	motorized
Water/Flow Level	seasonal

Boating - Non-Motorized

Mix Lake

Type of Craft	non-motorized
Water/Flow Level	seasonal
Difficulty Level:	Intermediate

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Toilets:

Mix Lake Campground

At a Glance

General Information

Recreation Map