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Mix Lake Campground

usfs · CO

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About

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, refuse receptacles and pickup, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces are provided

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    22 mi
  • grocery

    Rainbow Grocery

    22 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    19 mi
  • trailhead

    Tobacco Lake Trailhead

    3.6 mi
  • attraction

    Indiana Pass

    6.7 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: MIX LAKE CG LOOP in Rio Grande National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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