Spectacle Lake Campground
West Conejos, Colorado · 8,773 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
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- Elevation
- 8,773 ft (2,674 m)8,773 ft2,674 m
- Land
- Rio Grande National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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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.
Fees: Day Use:
From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Spectacle Lake Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSlight Chance T-storms, 83% chance of rain44°24°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain51°25°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain51°28°
- SatMostly Sunny, 12% chance of rain54°31°
- SunMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 19% chance of rain55°31°
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Location and contact
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