Mix Lake Campground
usfs · CO
- fuel station22 mi
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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.
- 22 mi
fuel station
Conoco
- 22 mi
grocery
Rainbow Grocery
- 19 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 3.6 mi
trailhead
Tobacco Lake Trailhead
- 6.7 mi
attraction
Indiana Pass
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.
Contact & access
- CO
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

