About Mogote
Number of accommodations: 27
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Mogote is praised for its clean, spacious campsites and well-maintained bathrooms, with a welcoming and attentive camp host, Sam. The beautiful river and serene forest setting enhance the camping experience, making it a favorite for many visitors. However, numerous reviews note a significant mosquito problem and mention that entrance road conditions could be improved, alongside the need for some facilities to be updated.
What Guests Are Saying
Mogote is praised for its clean, spacious campsites and well-maintained bathrooms, with a welcoming and attentive camp host, Sam. The beautiful river and serene forest setting enhance the camping experience, making it a favorite for many visitors. However, numerous reviews note a significant mosquito problem and mention that entrance road conditions could be improved, alongside the need for some facilities to be updated.
Review Summary
Frank R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOWE
A lovely campground, with the lower loop in close proximity to the river. The upper loop seemed a little too exposed (and close to RT 17) for our taste.
Also there's a "swamp" next to sites 22 and 23 (ours), so a lot of bugs. Didn't quite realize this when booking - there are a lot of lower loop PRIME spots along the river though.
At night I could hear a little bit of road traffic, but nothing too bad.
Carlo T
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: UPPE
Wonderful camping spot.
Deb N
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOWE
Too many mosquitoes!🦟
Travis M
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOWE
Mogote is a beautiful campsite, relatively minimal in amenities other than a water hydrant and vault toilets but the rushing river and towering trees all around you make you feel small and in touch with your surroundings.
I was in the lower loop and couldn't reccomend it enough.
Brad J
VerifiedJune 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOWE
Believe what other reviews say about the mosquitos! Other than that it was a very nice campground. Well shaded and fairly large and private sites in the lower loop by the river. Well maintained and clean vault toilets. Got a kick out of the "Whichever" signs on the toilet doors instead of the Men and Women.
Kathy G
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: UPPE
Love to go up there! Seems a little empty! But always nice to be there! Just wish the piles of trees they cut down weren’t all over the upper loop. New and old!! Seems like a fire hazard! Been going there for 38 years! Will continue
Emma T
VerifiedJune 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOWE
This is a wonderful campground with lov
ely spots. Most are fairly private and spaced far apart.
Aaron M
VerifiedDecember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOWE
Camp areas are very nice and the river was beautiful, camp host was very good and restrooms were spotless. The only thing that could be better is the overgrowth around the campsites and something that is not controllable is the mosquitos, they were thick. Overall we loved our stay here.
Steven M
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LOWE
Caretaker was nice and informative. Beautiful and.clean.
Meta B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOWE
BUGS, BUGS, BUGS! There is such an abundance of overgrowth, and standing water in basically a swamp that abuts to the campground, we were over run with mosquitoes. We were unable to be outside for any period of time. A little attention to thinning out the brush might help with the bug problem. Camp Host was very personable and helpful.
Location Mogote
Address:
Conejos Peak Rd 15571 Cr T 5
La Jara, CO, 81140
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.0647 / -106.234
Elevation: 2567 feet
Policies & Rules
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PMC & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve campers. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given. |
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All single campsite reservation fees are good for 6 people and 1 vehicle. The maximum number of people per site is 8 ($10.00 additional charge after 6 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for 2nd vehicle). Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground ($10/night per person/vehicle). |
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All double campsite reservation fees are good for 12 people and two vehicles. The maximum number of people per double site is 16 ($10.00 additional charge after 12 people). The maximum number of vehicles per site is 2 ($10.00 additional charge for over 2 vehicles). Any extra people/vehicle fees will be charged at the campground for $10/night per person/vehicle. |
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The camp host at this location cannot modify your reservation. Before your check-in date, you may cancel or modify your reservation online. After your check-out date, you have a 7 day period to request a refund online. |
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No off-road vehicles allowed. |
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Campers will need to bring their own equipment for use at the volleyball court or horseshoe pits. |
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No electric hookups at this facility. |
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This campground has first-come, first-serve sites but not guaranteed to be available |
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The 14 day stay limit is strictly enforced. Camping for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive day period is prohibited. If you have booked back-to-back reservations, you will be asked to cancel all days after the first 14. |
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Please fill your trailer prior to arriving. Trailers are not allowed to fill at any hydrants as it might contaminate the entire water system. |
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Weather conditions can change rapidly; please check prior to arrival |
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Click here for more information on the Rio Grande National Forest. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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The Rio Grande National Forest continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation and evaluate potential impacts and adjustments to reservations and our reservation policies through Recreation.gov. Reservation holders will be notified via email and/or cell phone text messages if there are any changes affecting their reservation. In the event of delayed openings of some, part or all of the campgrounds and cabins to ensure safe social distancing, you will receive a full refund for your reservation. Please remember to review current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and focus on recreating safely while protecting yourself, Forest Service employees and our volunteers |
