Spectacle Lake Campground
usfs · CO
- dump station19 mi
- fuel station21 mi
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About
There is fishing access to the Conejos River and Spectacle Lake. The lake is year round, with winter ice-fishing. Two sites have parking for two car groups. Both day and overnight use is permitted. The facility has 24 sites (13 sites are pull-through) with tables and fireplaces. Firewood is limited. Refuse containers and pickup. Most sites have a panoramic view of towering cliff walls. No boating is allowed on Spectacle Lake. The Spectacle Lake Trail #730 begins 1/2 mile south on Forest Road 250. Ruybalid Trail 855 and Notch Trail 729 are also accessible.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 19 mi
dump station
Dump station
- 21 mi
fuel station
Speedway
- 21 mi
grocery
Lowe's Market
- 4.9 mi
potable water
Potable water
Forest road access near this stay: SPECTACLE LAKE CG 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.

