USDA Forest Service · Colorado
Mogote
USDA Forest Service · Colorado, United States
- Sites
- 43
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 43 no hookups
- Season
- May 28 to September 6
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,425 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
- LOS MOGOTE CG LOWER LOOP (NFSR 110.1C) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Rio Grande National Forest
- Nearest town
- LA JARA
- Address
- CONEJOS PEAK RD 15571 CR T-5, LA JARA, CO, 81140
- Phone
- 719-376-2535
- Activities
- Camping
42 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen.
The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad.
Recreation
The Conejos River is a Gold Medal River, offering a high potential for trophy trout fishing. Rainbow and brown trout are the most common species in the river. Popular hikes include the 15-mile Elk Creek Trail and the 10.9-mile South Fork Conejos Trail.
Facilities
Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash bins are provided. An accessible toilet is located in the upper loop.
No electric hookups are available. Firewood can be purchased on site.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, and is separated into an upper and lower loop. The lower loop sits along the fast-flowing Conejos River and many sites face the water. The campground is perched in a wooded section along the river valley.
Rio Grande National Forest stretches across 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado. The forest encompasses a myriad of ecosystems ranging from high elevation desert at 7,600 feet above sea level to rocky crags at over 14,300 feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.
Nearby Attractions
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad can be accessed from Antonito. The train makes a 640-mile journey through abandoned mining towns, creating great entertainment for young and old.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35° | 13° | -11° | 50° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 14° | -9° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 22° | 2° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 53° | 28° | 15° | 66° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 64° | 37° | 24° | 76° | 6 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 48° | 37° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 51° | 46° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 71° | 46° | 23° | 83° | 1 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 34° | 26° | 71° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 28° | -4° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 13° | -8° | 50° | 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
- Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO) · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 32 sites
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- Cruces Basin Th · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Trujillo Meadows Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
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