Campground, fall foliage, picnic table, fire pit
Campsite with trees, picnic table, fire pit, mountain in background
CASCADE (COLORADO)
Campsite, fire pit, picnic table, green foliage
Campsite with picnic table and fire pit with mountain in background

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

12 total sites

About Cascade (Colorado)

Cascade Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Cascade Falls and is within 5 mi of a private hot springs resort, making it an ideal location for rest and relaxation. "First come, first served" does not necessarily mean that the site will be available when you get there. Someone may get there before you. This is a popular campground and is normally full starting on Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, so plan accordingly.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 008, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 37 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 73 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 42 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 25 ft · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 54 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 17 ft · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 53 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: CASC RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 15 ft · Gravel

Reviews (247)

What Guests Are Saying

Cascade Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained location with stunning mountain views and plenty of nearby hiking options. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities and the friendly camp host, making for a pleasant camping experience. Some visitors faced issues with water availability and reservation cancellations, but overall, many plan to return for another visit.

Review Summary

4.7
247 reviews
5
78.5%
194
4
16.2%
40
3
4.0%
10
2
0.4%
1
1
0.8%
2

Izabela C

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CASC

5

Honestly one of the best and cleanest campground. Im not just a seasonal camper, camped hundreds times on paid, reserved, remote or dispersed campsites all over States and Europe. Toilets clean, well ventilated, maintained twice daily. Artesian water on campground accessible thru hand pump so no need to drag gallons of water. We boiled it for drinking and cooking and turned out fine. Camp hosts were awesome! Made rounds around campsites twice daily socializing and making sure everyone was well, not invasive. What is really unique about this place is its secluded location, near Chalk Creek between two high mountains with awesome peaks views and high altitude easily accesible. I slept like baby even though our dog was going crazy with chipmunks running around. Peaceful atmosphere, cascaded spots with enough privacy, sound of creek at night, crisp air makes perfect for relaxing. Bonus of the stay was on our last night camp hosts came and serenaded us with acoustic guitar Take Me Home,Country Road. That was awesome! Will definitely come back another time.

Alondra F

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CASC

5

My favorite campground, ever. This is our second time staying in this campground and we've had wonderful experiences both times. This last time that we went, our hosts were such kind and beautiful people! They went to everyone's campsites during the evening, guitar in hand and began to play a song. It made us very happy and truly welcomed. We go camping often, and I had never had hosts like them. My kids love it here, and we will absolutely be going again.

Izabela C

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CASC

5

Honestly one of the best and cleanest campground. Im not just a seasonal camper, camped hundreds times on paid, reserved, remote or dispersed campsites all over States and Europe. Toilets clean, well ventilated, maintained twice daily. Artesian water on campground accessible thru hand pump so no need to drag gallons of water. We boiled it for drinking and cooking and turned out fine. Camp hosts were awesome! Made rounds around campsites twice daily socializing and making sure everyone was well, not invasive. What is really unique about this place is its secluded location, near Chalk Creek between two high mountains with awesome peaks views and high altitude easily accesible. I slept like baby even though our dog was going crazy with chipmunks running around. Peaceful atmosphere, cascaded spots with enough privacy, sound of creek at night, crisp air makes perfect for relaxing. Bonus of the stay was on our last night camp hosts came and serenaded us with acoustic guitar Take Me Home,Country Road. That was awesome! Will definitely come back another time.

Grant K

Verified

July 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CASC

5

Absolutely beautiful! Setting.
Campgrounds were immaculate. The camp host is warm and kind + a wealth of knowledge about the history surrounding the location.
Recommend sites on the outside loop as inside loop lack privacy however not a deal killer what so ever. Family friendly.

Grant K

Verified

July 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CASC

5

Absolutely beautiful! Setting.
Campgrounds were immaculate. The camp host is warm and kind + a wealth of knowledge about the history surrounding the location.
Recommend sites on the outside loop as inside loop lack privacy however not a deal killer what so ever. Family friendly.

Caskel S

Verified

July 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CASC

5

The Mount Princeton area is full of things to do for every age. Near the campground are hiking trails for novice to serious hikers; Stream and lake fishing for all skill levels for those that want to get a line wet; St. Elmo ghost town is a great day trip with a lot of historical sites to take in; and a short trip to visit Buena Vista and Salida for some exceptional local dining. K's Dairy Delite (burgers), Simple Eatery, and Eddyline in BV are favorites. Amicas, Moonlight, and Las Camelinas in Salida never disappoint. Both BV and Salida have fantastic public parks for kids of all ages. A note for campers - potable water and RV dump station available at the visitor's center at Hwy 285 and US 50.

Caskel S

Verified

July 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: CASC

5

The Mount Princeton area is full of things to do for every age. Near the campground are hiking trails for novice to serious hikers; Stream and lake fishing for all skill levels for those that want to get a line wet; St. Elmo ghost town is a great day trip with a lot of historical sites to take in; and a short trip to visit Buena Vista and Salida for some exceptional local dining. K's Dairy Delite (burgers), Simple Eatery, and Eddyline in BV are favorites. Amicas, Moonlight, and Las Camelinas in Salida never disappoint. Both BV and Salida have fantastic public parks for kids of all ages. A note for campers - potable water and RV dump station available at the visitor's center at Hwy 285 and US 50.

bruce f

Verified

July 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

5

great place to hike, view nature and wildlife and mountain bike

bruce f

Verified

July 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

5

great place to hike, view nature and wildlife and mountain bike

Mary Jean A

Verified

June 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CASC

5

Very quiet campground, back in the woods but close to trails, horseback riding, and the Hot Springs. The camp hosts are friendly, helpful and personable. Clean site, nice tent pads, and good fire ring.

Location & Directions for Cascade (Colorado)

Salida Ranger District Office, Salida, CO 81201 United States

Elevation: 2,753 ft

Getting There

From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south to Nathrop. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 9 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

Salida, CO - 26 mi

About 35 min to downtown

Highway access

Cascade Camp is accessible via Highway 285, which is approximately 9 miles east of the campground.

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Last updated: October 19, 2026

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