Lake Fork Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageLake Fork Campground
The campground has 18 sites among Aspen and mixed conifers, adjacent to the Conejos River. Gold Medal trout fishing (fly-fishing only) in the Conejos River. Hiking on numerous area trails. The campground sits among Aspen and mixed conifer trees, with some sites overlooking the river. It is convenient to several trails, the resort community of Platoro and Platoro Reservoir.
Before you go
Season
Memorial Day weekend – The second Tuesday of September.
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Single Site - $19 to $23/night. $12 for day use (picnicking). Fee envelopes and a collection box are provided near the entrance.
Scenic drives that pass close
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