Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore

Rio Grande National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Antonito, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lake Fork Campground sits in the Rio Grande Forest, 40 miles northwest of Antonito, Colorado. The campground is a true getaway from any city, and requires an 18-mile drive on a gravel road. This high elevation campground boasts limitless beauty with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife spotting and several varieties of birds.The campground is convenient to several trails, such as Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lake-forkrio-grande-natl-fore to be notified when sites open up.

Lake Fork Campground sits in the scenic Rio Grande National Forest with mountain peaks, alpine wildlife, and access to hiking trails like Lake Fork to Big Lake and Conejos Peak to Blue Lake. The Conejos River nearby is a Gold Medal River for fishing.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, American Pika, Snowshoe Hare, American Badger, Spotted Sandpiper, Fox Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike, and Wandering Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore: Bring your own drinking water - multiple campers report no potable water despite some online listings Bring toilet paper and trash bags - no TP provided in vault toilets and no trash removal service Book early through Recreation.gov - this is a popular federal campground with only 19 sites Fishing in the immediate campground area is difficult due to fast river current; explore other sections of the Conejos River Prepare for 18 miles of gravel road access from Highway 250

Skip Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore if: You need full hookups - only select sites have electric, no water or sewer hookups available. You need reliable potable water access at your site. You cannot handle seasonal-only operations (closed November-April). You require campground host or trash removal services. You have low-clearance vehicles - 18-mile gravel road required.

Best time to visit Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. September-October — Higher elevation (10,000 ft) means better conditions after summer heat.

Nearby campgrounds: Platoro Cabin 1 (La Jara, CO), Elwood Cabin (La Jara, CO), Fitton Guard Station Cabin (Del Norte, CO), Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (ANTONITO, CO).