Aspen Glade (Rio Grande National Forest, CO)

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<h2>Overview</h2> Aspen Glade Campground sits on the Conejos River in southern Colorado, providing a premium setting for fly fishing and peaceful nature watching. <h2>Recreation</h2> Forest Road 250 provides an unforgettable scenic drive, where visitors are met with sweeping views of the Conejos Canyon and River. <br/><br/> Just upstream of the campground is a section of "Gold Medal" trout fishing, offering top-tier fishing for large quality trout. Just 168 miles of the 9,000 miles of trout streams in Colorado are designated with this title. <br/><br/>The nearby Sheep Creek Trail is also highly recommended for avid hikers.<h2>Facilities</h2> The 32 spacious, reservable campsites are considerably quiet, allowing for the sounds of birds overhead. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided.<h2>Natural Features</h2> Within the campground, Loop A and B are lightly wooded with Ponderosa pines. Loop C is heavily wooded with tall, mature spruce, aspen and fir trees. It lies along the fast-flowing Conejos River. The understory for all campsites is grass topped with pine needles. <br/><br/> Aspen Glade sits near the border of New Mexico at 8,500 feet. It is situated between the Carson and Rio Grande National Forests. <br/><br/> Wildlife in the region includes bear, deer, elk and a variety of birds. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> Visitors can ride a traditional steam engine at the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad on a 64-mile journey through abandoned mining towns. <h2>Contact Info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (805) 434-1996.

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