Aspen Glade Campground

About this site

Overview Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Recreation Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River. Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title. The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers. Facilities Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River. Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title. The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers. Natural Features Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is grass topped with pine needles. Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests. Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds. Nearby Attractions Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. Additional Info: The campground consists of 32 reservable sites across three separate loops, with 7 pull-through sites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are provided. The campground is open Memorial Day to Labor Day with quiet hours from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Maximum stay is 14 nights during a visit with a rolling 30-day limit. Pets are allowed. There is no cell service. Reservations can be made through Recreation.gov.

Amenities & access

Maximum vehicle length

90 feet

Contact

• 1-877-444-6777
• https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231849

Location

37.072500, -106.273056