Chambers Lake

Lake was really low when we were there in early July, but there are many other fishing options in the area. Wildflowers were very nice.

Was so excited for our family camping trip to Chambers Lake, and ready to enjoy paddle boarding with the grandkids. Alas, we arrived on Wednesday, July 16th only to find the lake was being drained for work on the dam.

Understand that maintenance needs to be done, but to have no notice about the condition of the lake on the campground website is unconscionable. And, lake-related activities are the main reason to choose this campground. Shame on you, US Forest Service, for not notifying anyone about this, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), who had shown up with a boat to do a fish study.

We ended up shortening our camping trip from 5 nights to 2.

Toilets were clean but foul smelling. Zero shade on our site, and lots of burn area around to look at. Also, the lake was so low it was just mud in a lot of places! Overall "ok" experience.

The location was beautiful. Lots of great campsite options available. The bathrooms were well maintained and the camp host was very kind

I start this by saying that I should have done more research about the lake itself and the area. No one goes in this water, they go on it. My bad. However, lots of bugs, more than were used to in Colorado made but made bug spray a constant requirement. We were here for four days and never met the camp host in spite of watching him drive by multiple times, which is atypical. Also had the unfortunate experience of having to tell multiple thing bits (8-10 yo) that it was not on to harass and abuse chipmunks with slingshots and nets only to have their Neanderthal father come and defend them. My daughter and I didn't feel particularly safe in this campground because of this combination of issues and considered leaving early. Probably a fine place to go to fish and not follow rules and laws but we don't be back.

Beautiful place, good facilities, big campsites, amazing views to the lake and fun trails!
We had an incredible time in Chambers Lake.
Bring cash in case you want to buy firewood.

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Chambers Lake is beautiful, I enjoyed my stay but wanted to stay longer and was told the rules were changed. They said if there was a reservation for four days and nobody showed up within those couple of days I could not take their spot. I was able to stay one night extra, It would be nice if people don’t show up that people that are there and want to stay longer could stay. Thank you.

Amazing campground!
The host was helpful, social, and clearly enjoyed his job.

We camp at Chambers Lake several times a year . You must reserve months ahead of time to get a spot . Campsites are far apart and campground is kept clean . Lake is beautiful and fun to fish .