Colorado · Camping · La Jara

Mogote

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

43
sites: May–Sep
best months

Is Mogote open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Rio Grande National Forest. It doesn't name Mogote, so check the source for the area it covers.

Closures and dangerous conditions on roads, bridges, and trails from flooding
Agency closure covering Rio Grande National Forest · USFS · Rio Grande National Forest

As of Nov 9, 9:15 PM MST · Source: USFS · Rio Grande National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

43 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 8,422 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
Near La JaraConejos Peak Ranger District · Rio Grande National Forest

Mogote Campground is located along the Conejos River, making it a perfect location for fishing and hiking. The pleasant campground is well shaded by groves of ponderosa pine and a mixture of cottonwood, spruce, willow and aspen. The campground is also in close proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, home of America's highest and longest, coal fired, steam operated narrow-gauge railroad.

Local outfitters

Little Creel RV Park23 mi away
Ramble42 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Also worth it near here
- alamosa-conejos roadMountain biking · ~14 min drive
- Hidden Lake TrailHiking · ~14 min drivePhoto: Michael C. Rael, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
- La Grulla LakeLake fishing · ~20 min drive
- Conejos RiverCanoeing · ~22 min drivePhoto: JustTooLazy, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Best time to visit Mogote
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  35° / 5°
  2 wet
2. Feb
  41° / 13°
  3 wet
3. Mar
  53° / 21°
  3 wet
4. Apr
  60° / 28°
  3 wet
5. May
  69° / 37°
  4 wet
6. Jun
  79° / 44°
  4 wet
7. Jul
  81° / 49°
  8 wet
8. Aug
  79° / 47°
  9 wet
9. Sep
  73° / 40°
  7 wet
10. Oct
  63° / 28°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  49° / 17°
  3 wet
12. Dec
  36° / 6°
  3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Manassa, CO, 17.8 mi away at 7,695 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.