Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)
Rio Grande National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: ANTONITO, CO, CO
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$58 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (127 reviews)
Season: May through October
Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/aspen-glade-rio-grande-national-forest-co to be notified when sites open up.
Aspen Glade sits on the Conejos River with Gold Medal trout fishing upstream, offering top-tier fly fishing for large quality trout. The scenic drive on Forest Road 250 provides sweeping views of Conejos Canyon.
Wildlife alert: Bobcat and Bighorn Sheep observed in the area; Pacific Marten also present. Barred Tiger Salamanders documented nearby.
Insider tips for Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and 32 total sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available Access fly fishing on the Gold Medal trout section just upstream from the campground
Skip Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co) if: You need RV hookups — none are available at most sites. You're planning a visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Mogote (LA JARA, CO), Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (ANTONITO, CO), Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (Antonito, CO), Platoro Cabin 1 (La Jara, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co)
Cell signal at Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co) (ANTONITO, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and 32 total sites
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; no hookups available
Access fly fishing on the Gold Medal trout section just upstream from the campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 for approximately 15 miles to the Aspen Glade Campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rio Grande National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rio Grande National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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