Lake Fork Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in time is after 2:00 pm Check out time is before 12:00 pm
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.3090, -106.4775
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campground has 18 sites among Aspen and mixed conifers, adjacent to the Conejos River. Gold Medal trout fishing (fly-fishing only) in the Conejos River. Hiking on numerous area trails. The campground sits among Aspen and mixed conifer trees, with some sites overlooking the river. It is convenient to several trails, the resort community of Platoro and Platoro Reservoir.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lake Fork Campground free?
No. Lake Fork Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lake Fork Campground?
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Hwy17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). Turn right at sign onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 17.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.
What are the rules at Lake Fork Campground?
This campground is part of the Recreation One Stop. There are 18 units that can be reserved. These units are #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Reserve these units by calling 1-877-444-6777 or visiting the website at www.recreation.gov.
Nearby
- LAKE FORK(RIO GRANDE NATL FORE0.9 mi
- Trail Creek Camping Area3.1 mi
- PLATORO CABIN 14.1 mi
- PLATORO CABIN 24.1 mi
- Mix Lake Campground4.9 mi
- Stunner Campground7.1 mi
- Alamosa Campground8.7 mi
- Conejos Campground9.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
