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Mogote

Conejos River from Mogote Campground
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About Mogote

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.

Number of accommodations: 27

Campground Amenities

  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

27 Sites Available

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🚐 003, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 005, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 006, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 009, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 010, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 011, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 013, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 017, Loop: UPPE
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$29.00
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🚐 018, Loop: UPPE
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🚐 019, Loop: UPPE
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🚐 020, Loop: UPPE
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🚐 022, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 023, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 025, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 026, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 027, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 028, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 029, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 032, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 035, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 036, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 037, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 038, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 039, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 040, Loop: LOWE
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🚐 G0J, Loop: JGRP
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$90.00
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🚐 GOP, Loop: Pgrp
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$90.00
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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.

Review Summary

4.6
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Carla M

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: UPPE

5

The campground had lots of pull through sites which made it easy to park a trailer. The host kept the toilets cleaned. We took a day trip to the Great Sand Dunes and another to Taos to go rafting. Mogote got rather warm during the days so we spent a lot of time visiting streams and meadows at higher elevations.

Laura M

Verified

July 19, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: LOWE

4

Really lovely spot - loved hearing the river. Thought I had a river-facing spot, but it’s more of a bog. The river is on the other side. Lots of mosquitoes but once I put on spray it was all good.

Jeannie B

Verified

July 10, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: UPPE

5

Love the campground, clean restrooms, great host, cool weather! BUT the Forest Service needs to fix the road off of Hwy 17 getting to the campground. It is HORRIBLE - full of pot holes!

Betty B

Verified

July 9, 2022 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOWE

5

Beautiful place on the wide, peaceful Conejos river! Lots of space between camp sites and lots of privacy. Will return!

Thomas V

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOWE

5

Wonderful campsites. Great drinking water. Nice hiking and fishing experience. Fox Creek drive is really nice.

Keith G

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 027, Loop: LOWE

5

Beautiful area, beautiful river, if only the mosquitoes weregone

Donna G

Verified

June 16, 2022 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOWE

5

Clean and beautiful!

John M

Verified

June 14, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: UPPE

4

It is super windy during my visit so tent camping was super loud while trying to sleep.
Other than that it’s a great area at 9700’. It’s pretty high. Nice creek running through it. Super quiet.

Cary B

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOWE

3

The site host was amazing. He was faced with a challenging situation due to a nearby forest fire. Be kept the camp continuously informed with updated information.

Jane P

Verified

October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 035, Loop: LOWE

5

Beautiful and quiet campground. The host "Sam" was exceptional! Very friendly, very helpful, and a great conversationalist.

Location Mogote

Address:
Conejos Peak Rd 15571 Cr T 5
La Jara, CO, 81140
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 37.0647 / -106.234

Elevation: 2567 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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.

General

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).

General

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.

General

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.

General

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

General

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

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