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Spectacle Lake Campground

There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Two sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Two vault type toilets, refuse containers and pickup. There is a developed water system with 2 hand pumps. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. 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.

Current Conditions

Concessionaire operations ended September 5, 2024.<br />Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

General Information

Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend

Check in time is after 2:00 pm Check out time is before 12:00 pm

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.