Mix Lake 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
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.3581, -106.5427
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
10,000-foot elevation. 22 campsites near Mix Lake. Convenient to the Conejos River, the San Juan Wilderness, Platoro Reservoir, and other nearby ponds and lakes. Numerous trailheads in the area. Mix Lake Campground is one mile west of Platoro in the Conejos River drainage. This is a good access point for the South San Juan Wilderness. Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Lily Pond and Kerr Lake can all be accessed for fishing. Trail accesses include Lake Fork Trail 716 and Sawmill Gulch Trail. One can also visit the historic town of Platoro and the Mix Lake overlook is on-site. The campground has 22 sites with tables and fireplaces, refuse receptacles and pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces are provided
From the USFS.
Is Mix Lake Campground free?
No. Mix Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Mix Lake Campground?
Directions from Monte Vista, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 17 south 12.0 miles. Take the Twelve Mile Road 12.0 miles west to the forest boundary where it becomes the Alamosa-Conejos River Road #250. Follow #250 17.0 miles up the Alamosa River and over Stunner Pass to Mix Lake. Directions from Antonito, Colorado: Take Colorado Highway 17 west 23.0 miles to the Alamosa-Conejos River Road #250 at Elk Creek. Follow #250 23 miles up the Conejos River to Mix Lake.
What are the rules at Mix Lake Campground?
There is private land in the area, secure permission before entering.
Nearby
- PLATORO CABIN 20.9 mi
- PLATORO CABIN 10.9 mi
- Stunner Campground2.2 mi
- Lake Fork Campground4.9 mi
- LAKE FORK(RIO GRANDE NATL FORE5.8 mi
- ELWOOD CABIN6.2 mi
- Trail Creek Camping Area7.6 mi
- FITTON GUARD STATION CABIN9.8 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.
