Established Camping
Mix Lake
Mix Lake is located near Del Norte, Colorado, surrounded by mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Rio Grande National Forest and the Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Description
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
Location
Mix Lake is located in Colorado
Directions
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.
Coordinates
37.35800013 N
106.54700055 W
Detours Nearby
Trail Creek Dispersed Camping
21 min away
Elwood Cabin
32 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 1 min from Santa Fe
- 3 hrs 21 min from Farmington
- 3 hrs 36 min from Pueblo
- 4 hrs 16 min from Colorado Springs
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
