Mix Lake Campground in CO -- Campground & RV Camping in Colorado
Mix Lake Campground in CO
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Mix Lake Campground in Rio Grande National Forest sits in the Conejos River drainage one mile west of Platoro at 10,000 feet elevation. The 22 campsites feature tables and fireplaces; maximum RV length is 40 feet. Three vault toilets, trash receptacles, potable water, and ample parking are provided. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, day-use costs $12 and overnight sites are $26/night. The campground provides access to fishing at Mix Lake, Platoro Reservoir, and the Conejos River, and serves as a trailhead for backpacking into South San Juan Wilderness.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 4 of 5 -- a difficult drive in. Recorded as maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 8%, 70% of it on a shelf. Flat ground is scarce -- under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
Forest King Mountain stands 1,039 ft above the site, 1.1 miles south. A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Del Norte, is 25 mi off.
September normals 37–64°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.