Spectacle 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
- 37.1683, -106.4392
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Two sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Refuse containers and pickup. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible.
From the USFS.
Is Spectacle Lake Campground free?
No. Spectacle Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Spectacle Lake Campground?
From Antonito, CO, take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Hwy 17. Continue straight on Rd. 17 and go 21.9 miles to Platoro sign (Forest Rd. 250). At sign, turn right onto Rd. 250 (dirt) and go 6.3 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Nearby
- Conejos Campground0.3 mi
- Elk Creek Campground4.9 mi
- Old Elk Creek4.9 mi
- Elk Creek Overflow Campground4.9 mi
- ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND (RIO GRANDE NF)4.9 mi
- Trail Creek Camping Area6.8 mi
- Trujillo Meadows Campground8.4 mi
- LAKE FORK(RIO GRANDE NATL FORE9.2 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.
