Accessible via forest roads, Spectacle Lake Campground provides 16 sites within Rio Grande National Forest near Antonito. The US Forest Service facility operates from May through September and accommodates RVs up to 38 feet. Sites include picnic tables, and the campground features drinking water, restrooms, and trash service.
The forested campground sits close to both Spectacle Lake and a river, with sites positioned near each other in a compact layout. Early morning truck traffic from nearby horse ranches creates noise as large trailers navigate the access road. Conejos Campground sits just 0.3 miles northwest for additional forest camping. Restrooms receive regular maintenance and stay clean throughout the season.
Description
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Spectacle Lake Trail 730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible. 2 sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites with tables and fireplaces (firewood is limited). 2 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSpectacle Lake Campground is located in Colorado near Capulin
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.
Coordinates
37.1681989 N
106.43923275 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 23 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 44 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 59 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 13 min from Albuquerque, NM
