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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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$29.00
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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

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richard v

Verified

August 12, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: UPPE

5

Excellent

Steve W

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPE

3

River access, on upper loop and overall, is only average at best. Some of the vault toilets were closed, maybe due to the lateness of the camping season. Probably won't stay there again, especially if Aspen Glade just down the road is available. Magote is pretty spartan I'd say!

Elizabeth L

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOWE

5

What a wonderful campsite! We loved it, very quiet and just a perfect get away

Patrick E

Verified

August 9, 2020 Stayed at: 025, Loop: LOWE

5

Jeff, the camp host, kept the restroom facilities and grounds in tiptop condition. As always, Lower 26 can’t be beat!!!

SCOTT G

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOWE

5

Great campground. Clean vaults and excellent host. Our second trip here, and we’ll be back, again! Our site was a mere 15 yards from the Cojones River, site was clean and very well set up.

Thomas V

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: LOWE

5

Mogote is a very comfortable National Forest campground. The restrooms are always attended to and the host is a one of a kind. He will advise you as to places to visit and is very informative on anything in the area.

Jodie R

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: LOWE

5

For the third year we had an amazing visit! Perfect weather and the cleanest campground I have ever been to! Jeff is the best host- cleanest bathrooms, friendly and always willing to chat and give suggestions about cool places to go and things to do! We will continue going to Mogote Campgound for years to come!!

Matt B

Verified

July 29, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: UPPE

5

Quiet, clean, and friendly people! Loved the access to the river even from the upper loop.

Pam D

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPE

5

Camp host great. Great camping. Nice site.

DEBORAH D

Verified

July 21, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: UPPE

5

Nice location, quiet, camp host was great, clean toilets.

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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