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Spectacle Lake Campground

usfs · CO

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  • 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.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    19 mi
  • fuel station

    Speedway

    21 mi
  • grocery

    Lowe's Market

    21 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    4.9 mi

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.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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