USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 19
- Hookups
- 19 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 9,508 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LAKE FORK CG (NFSR 250.6F) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Address
- RIO GRANDE-SAN JUAN NF, CO
- Phone
- 719-852-5941
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
19 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lake Fork Campground sits in the Rio Grande Forest, 40 miles northwest of Antonito, Colorado. The campground is a true getaway from any city, and requires an 18-mile drive on a gravel road. This high elevation campground boasts limitless beauty with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife spotting and several varieties of birds.
Recreation
The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, meaning it offers the greatest potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river.
Facilities
Some campsites overlook the river. There is one centrally located drinking water spigot. All parking spurs are gravel. Firewood can be purchased on-site. No electric hookups are available.
Campers will find an old-fashioned steel tub bath at Brummel's Rocky Mountain Lodge about 10 miles south.
Natural Features
The campground is located in south central Colorado on the banks of the Conejos River. It is shaded by spruce, aspen and a few cottonwoods and willows at an elevation of 9,500 feet.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including black bears, deer and marmots. Wildflowers dot the region, creating colorful landscapes for photography enthusiasts.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Nearby Attractions
Take in spectacular views of the Conejos Canyon and River along Forest Road 250.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 13° | -14° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 13° | -4° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 20° | 3° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 26° | 10° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 34° | 21° | 67° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 70° | 45° | 33° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 50° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 49° | 43° | 79° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 66° | 44° | 21° | 77° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 56° | 34° | 20° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 28° | -13° | 59° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 36° | 12° | -9° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Platoro Cabin 1 · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Platoro Cabin 2 · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 1 sites
- Mix Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Stunner Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Alamosa Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
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