Mix Lake Campground

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Rio Grande National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Rio Grande National Forest Fees: Single site - $26 to $30/night. $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance. Status: closed 10,000-foot elevation. 22 campsites near Mix Lake. Convenient to the Conejos River, the San Juan Wilderness, Platoro Reservoir, and other nearby ponds and lakes. Numerous trailheads in the area. Mix Lake Campground is one mile west of Platoro in the Conejos River drainage. This is a good access point for the South San Juan Wilderness. Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, Conejos River, Lily Pond and Kerr Lake can all be accessed for fishing. Trail accesses include Lake Fork Trail 716 and Sawmill Gulch Trail. One can also visit the historic town of Platoro and the Mix Lake overlook is on-site. The campground has 22 sites with tables and fireplaces. 3 vault type toilets, refuse receptacles and pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces and drinking water are provided Rules: There is private land in the area, secure permission before entering. Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/riogrande/recarea/?recid=29558 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.