Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)

4.7·75 reviews
·Rio Grande National Forest

Overview

Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (All campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 16)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 2)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Site Access

    (All campsites have Site Acceses)

Natural Features

Upper Loop CXT - Credits: USFS
Aspen Glade entry sign - Credits: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Aspen Glade site 20 - Credits: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
Conejos River at Aspen Glade Campground - Credits: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
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.

Recreation

Aspen Glade site 20 - Credits: Scenic Canyons Recreational Services, Inc.
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.

Permitted Equipment

  • rv-Up to 90ft

  • tent-Up to 90ft

  • trailer-Up to 90ft

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 Information