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

Lauren C

Verified

July 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CASC

5

Site 15 is accessible. It is also the most private site in the campground- great for tent camping as tent pad is set back from cooking area in a grove of trees. Heard the stream all night, despite it being on the other side of the road. This campground is more spread out than Mt Princeton down the road. Recommend.

Coleen E

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CASC

5

Lovely campground. Plenty of room between sites and dense trees for privacy. Pretty quiet once the road traffic dies down in the evening. Camp Host was very nice.

Coleen E

Verified

July 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: CASC

5

Lovely campground. Plenty of room between sites and dense trees for privacy. Pretty quiet once the road traffic dies down in the evening. Camp Host was very nice.

Sara R

Verified

July 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

4

The campground is surrounded by towering mountains and every view is amazing. There is a lot of shade in the campground and Chalk Creek is across the street with plenty of trails that lead to the creek.

Sara R

Verified

July 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

4

The campground is surrounded by towering mountains and every view is amazing. There is a lot of shade in the campground and Chalk Creek is across the street with plenty of trails that lead to the creek.

Michelle K

Verified

June 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

4

Great campsite. High altitude so bring layers. Nice location to St. Elmo and Mt Princeton Hot Springs.

Michelle K

Verified

June 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CASC

4

Great campsite. High altitude so bring layers. Nice location to St. Elmo and Mt Princeton Hot Springs.

Alondra F

Verified

June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CASC

5

Our site was just perfect! The kids had ample room to ride their bikes without having to go into someone else's site. If you are like us, and don't have a camper with a bathroom, this site sits close to the bathroom which is very convenient when you have two young ones. The host was kind and helpful. Will absolutely be back to this campground!

Alondra F

Verified

June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: CASC

5

Our site was just perfect! The kids had ample room to ride their bikes without having to go into someone else's site. If you are like us, and don't have a camper with a bathroom, this site sits close to the bathroom which is very convenient when you have two young ones. The host was kind and helpful. Will absolutely be back to this campground!

James A

Verified

June 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CASC

4

Nice grounds and good host.

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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