Mogote

Rio Grande National Forest — riverside

Location: LA JARA, CO, CO

Price: From $29 per night

Price range: $29–$160 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (100 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America’s highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad.Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

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

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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/mogote to be notified when sites open up.

Mogote Campground sits along the Gold Medal Conejos River with excellent fishing and hiking opportunities, surrounded by ponderosa pine and mixed forest. Campers praise the well-maintained grounds, helpful camphost, and scenic beauty with strong 4.7/5 rating.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Merlin, Dusky Grouse, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in the area.

Insider tips for Mogote: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Request lower loop sites for maximum tree cover and river access; upper loop is more open and desert-like. Prepare for heavy mosquito activity based on camper reports.

Skip Mogote if: You need water or sewer hookups — only select sites have electric; most sites have no hookups.. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.. You prefer shade — upper loop is very open with minimal trees..

Best time to visit Mogote: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, Co) (ANTONITO, CO), Elk Creek Campground (Rio Grande Nf) (ANTONITO, CO), Lake Fork(Rio Grande Natl Fore (Antonito, CO), Hopewell Lake Campground (Chama, NM).

Cell Phone Coverage at Mogote

Cell signal at Mogote (LA JARA, 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.

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LA JARA, CO, CO★ 4.6 (100 reviews)From $29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America’s highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad.Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
HookupsElectric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
ADA sites1 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups — only select sites have electric; most sites have no hookups.✕ You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.✕ You prefer shade — upper loop is very open with minimal trees.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.

Request lower loop sites for maximum tree cover and river access; upper loop is more open and desert-like.

Prepare for heavy mosquito activity based on camper reports.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, Bighorn Sheep, Pacific Marten, Pronghorn, Merlin, Dusky Grouse, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Antonito, Colorado, go west on Highway 17 about 15 miles to the campground access road. Turn right and travel 1/4 mile to the Upper Loop Road.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Mogote cost per night?+
Mogote costs $29–$160 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Mogote open?+
Mogote is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Mogote have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Mogote?+
Mogote can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Mogote?+
Mogote is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Mogote?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Mogote is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Mogote open, and what are check-in times?+
Mogote is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$29 /night★ 4.6 (100)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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