Rio Grande National Forest's Trujillo Meadows campground sits in forested terrain near a lake, with sites spread across upper and lower loops that provide good separation between neighbors. Pit toilets and running water are on-site, along with picnic tables and fire pits. Pets are welcome. The access road is rough, and RVs are limited to 22 feet, though reviewers note the upper loops can accommodate larger rigs. Campers who need tank dump services can find one in places to camp around Chama for a fee. Nearby, Rio Grande NF Dispersed off FR 118 near Cumbres Pass offers dispersed alternatives less than a mile south. This site works well for self-contained campers who can handle a rough approach road.
Description
The campground, adjacent to a meadow and above Trujillo Meadows Reservoir, is composed of two sections - Upper and Lower. The campground has been cleared of most trees due to beatle kill. Sites 34 through 39 are in an inner loop which are not RV friendly. There is an observation platform across from camping sites 40 and 41 to view a waterfall. Boating and fishing on the reservoir; small motorized and nonmotorized water craft only. Hiking on nearby trails. The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge railroad, runs nearby. The facilities are large, with 50 campsites, one with parking for a two-car group. All sites have picnic tables, and fireplaces (limited firewood); there are toilets, drinking water and ample parking. Refuse receptacles and pickups are provided. Barrier-free facilities are offered here. Los Pinos Trail 736 can be accessed via the improved dirt Forest Road 1C and 4 WD Forest Road 118.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTrujillo Meadows is located in Colorado near Chama
Directions
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight onto Rd. 17 and go 35.2 miles to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign. Turn right at sign (dirt) and go 0.1 miles to "T" intersection and campground sign (Forest Rd. 118). Turn right onto Rd 118 and go 2.1 miles to campground on right.
Coordinates
37.04700042 N
106.44900028 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Santa Fe, NM
- 2 hrs 14 min from Farmington, NM
- 2 hrs 52 min from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hrs 4 min from Pueblo, CO











