Trujillo Meadows Campground
Closed for the season. Opens Memorial Day weekend 2026 and operates through Labor Day. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Fee envelopes and collection box at entrance.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
Cave Closure and Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.
Fall/Winter Slash Pile Burns Planned
Rio Grande National Forest announced today their winter slash pile burning plans. As conditions allow, fire crews plan to burn numerous piles of woody debris from timber sale and thinning project areas across the Rio Grande National Forest. This year’s pile burn areas include:Saguache Ranger…
Motor Vehicle Seasonal Groomed Road Closures
This special order is to protect public safety by preventing damage to groomed snowmobile and cross-country ski routes.
Wolf Creek Pass Winter Recreation Area
This special order restricts parking, camping and snowmobile use at Wolf Creek Pass.
Food Storage Regulations
This special order covers food storage restrictions from April 1 to December 1 annually, within recreation sites across the entire Rio Grande National Forest. The purpose of this Order to protect wildlife and human safety by reducing the risk of adverse interactions between bears and humans.
Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Occupancy & Use
This special order covers the entire Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area including the portion on the San Isabel National Forest. The includes restrictions on group size, camping, campfires, horse use, dogs, switchback cutting, and wagon or cart use.
Beaver Creek Recreation Area Use Restrictions
This special order restricts camping, parking, and dogs in the Beaver Creek Recreation Area. It also prohibits boats at Million Reservoir.
Big Meadows Recreation Area Use Regulations
This special order prohibits camping, parking, campfire and stove use, and restricts dogs within the Big Meadows Recreation area on the Divide Ranger District.
Camping limit on Rio Grande National Forest
This special order establishes a 14-day camping limit within a continuous 30-day period anywhere on the Rio Grande National Forest.
La Garita Wilderness Use Restrictions
This special order covers the entire La Garita Wilderness area including portions on the Gunnison National Forest. The order restricts group size, camping, campfire and stove use, equipment storing, horse use, dogs, and cutting switchbacks on trails.
Weminuche Wilderness and South San Juan Wilderness Restrictions
This special order restricts group use, horse use, camping, campfires, and dogs in the Weminuche and South San Juan Wilderness Areas.
Spectacle Lake Restriction
This special order prohibits anyone from being in Spectacle Lake due to biological considerations.
Camping Restriction N. Crestone Trailhead
This special order restricts camping at the North Crestone Trailhead.
Forest Road #950 N. Crestone Closure
This special order closes FSR # 950, near Crestone, seasonally from November 25 to May 1 annually.
Park Creek Road Speed Limit
This special order establishes a 25 MPH speed limit on FSR # 380 Park Creek Road.
Alamosa Canyon Speed Limit
This special order establishes a speed limit of 20 MPH or less on FSR # 250 in the Alamosa Canyon.
Rito Hondo Day Use Area
This special order restricts parking, camping, boat use, and campfire use around the Rito Hondo Dam.
Road Canyon Reservoir Day Use Area
This special order restricts parking, camping and campfire uses in the area around Road Canyon Reservoir #1.
Conejos Canyon Roads and Camping Restrictions
This special order restricts the vehicle use and parking and limits camping to designated areas on FSR# 250 along the Conejos River.
About
Trujillo Meadows Campground occupies a scenic setting adjacent to a mountain meadow and above the 69-acre Trujillo Meadows Reservoir in the Conejos Peak Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest. The campground consists of two sections, Upper and Lower, totaling 50 campsites. Most trees were removed due to beetle kill, leaving an open feel. Sites 34 through 39 sit in an inner loop that is not suitable for RVs. All sites include picnic tables and fireplaces, though firewood is limited. Vault toilets and drinking water are available, and trash receptacles with regular pickup service are provided. Barrier-free facilities accommodate visitors with accessibility needs. One site can accommodate a two-car group. Maximum site length is 40 feet. The reservoir offers fishing for brown, rainbow, and occasional brook trout. Small motorized and non-motorized watercraft are permitted on this no-wake lake, with a boat ramp available at the nearby Trujillo Meadows Boating Site. An observation platform across from sites 40 and 41 provides views of a waterfall. Los Pinos Trail 736 is accessible via Forest Road 1C and 4WD Forest Road 118. The historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad passes through the area.
Directions
From Antonito, CO: Take US 285 south 0.3 miles to Highway 17. Continue straight onto Highway 17 for 35.2 miles to the Trujillo Meadows Reservoir sign. Turn right onto the dirt road and go 0.1 miles to the T intersection. Turn right onto Forest Road 118 and continue 2.1 miles to the campground on the right. From Chama, NM: Travel northeast 21.1 miles on Colorado Highway 17, then go 2.5 miles north on Forest Road 118 to Forest Road 118.1B. Campground entrance is 0.3 miles north.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $29 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (719) 274-8971 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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