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Spectacle Lake Campground

Spectacle Lake Campground offers 24 sites (13 pull-through) nestled among aspen and mixed conifers at 8,700 ft elevation in Rio Grande National Forest, with direct access to both the fast-moving Conejos River and Spectacle Lake for fishing.

The campground features panoramic views of towering cliff walls, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, with nearby hiking trails including Spectacle Lake Trail #730.

Located 28 miles west of Antonito via Highway 17 and Forest Service Road 250 (gravel), it operates Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day with nightly fees of $26-$30 and day-use fees of $12.


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