Directions
From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 for approximately 15 miles to the Aspen Glade Campground.
Phone
435-245-6521
Activities
CAMPING, FISHING
Keywords
ASGL,RIO GRANDE NF- FS
Related Link(s)
Colorado State Road Conditions
Overview
Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.
Natural Features
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.
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.
