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Conejos Region

The southern part of the Rio Grande National Forest is known as the Conejos Peak Ranger District. With a mix of Colorado and New Mexican culture the region is sure to entice visitors to consider the ancestral people that walked this land for thousands of years. Explore the area at your own risk though. “They” say that too much beauty and fun is not healthy!

From Greenie Mountain south of Monte Vista, the region's east side extends due south through the Mogote area all the way to the state line and border with the Carson National Forest. The state line brings the southern boundary west to the Cumbres Pass area near Chama New Mexico. Follow the Forest boundary on the west going north up through Chama Basin and along the Continental Divide to Elwood Pass then back east along the Ranger District boundary to Greenie Mountain. 

General Information

Camping, hiking, climbing, backpacking, horseback riding, OHV riding and more activities are available.

The region is managed by the Conejos Peak Ranger District.

Make sure to check out the Cruces Basin Wilderness Region on the Carson National Forest for nearby areas across the Colorado-New Mexico border!

Recreation Sites

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Adams Fork Trailhead, Trail 713
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The trailhead is on FDR 247, about 1 mile above Platoro Reservoir. The trailhead parking is to the left of the road, the trail is across the road to the right. This area is open to dispersal camping,…

Alamosa Campground
Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
Alamosa Campground is on the Alamosa River 4.5 miles above Terrace Reservoir Dam. There are 5 campsites, one is pull through, with tables, fire rings, and ample parking. Potable water is not…

Aspen Glade Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
This is a pleasant and attractive campground that consists of three separate loops. There are 32 sites, 7 of which are pull-through. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and multiple restrooms on…

CDNST - Cumbres Pass North Trailhead # 813
Site Open
Biking Winter Sports Hiking
Located off State Highway 17 at the turnoff to Trujillo Meadows Reservoir on Cumbres Pass.  The trailhead is approx. 150 yards west of Forest Road 118 just after turning off Highway 17.  The…

Chama Basin Trailhead - Trail # 738
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The Chama Basin Trailhead is at the beginning of Forest Service property at the end of FDR 121. It gives access to the Archuleta Creek and Chama River trails. Dispersed camping is allowed there.

Chama River Trailhead - Trail # 738
Site Open
Winter Sports Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The Chama River trail is 4.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 121 and ends at Orel Cabin. Trail 740 begins approx. 2 miles up trail 738.This trail follows the Chama River to the confluence of the…

Conejos Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Conejos Campground is a small loop campground with a few tent sites. It serves as an overflow camping area for Mix Lake and Spectacle Lake Campgrounds which are nearby. Picnic tables, fire rings, and…

Duck Lake Trailhead - Trail # 732
Site Open
Hiking Biking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Duck Lake trail is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 128 and ends at Duck Lake.The trail is a fairly gentle walk that offers scenic vistas of the Conejos Valley and gives access to several…

Elk Creek Campground
Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
Just outside of the town of Horca, the Elk Creek Campground has 31 campsites (6 are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces, 3 vault type toilets, drinking water (3 hand pumps) and refuse…

Elk Creek Overflow Campground
Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Elk Creek Campground is composed of three loops, including this loop for overflow camping.  Camping sites 29 through 42 are located in the loop and there is no fee for camping at these…

Last updated March 31st, 2025

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