About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Water Access
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Reviews (170)
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground offers excellent access to a lake, river, and numerous hiking trails, making it ideal for families and group camping. Camp host Randy receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to the campground's clean and well-maintained environment. While some sites are close together and lack shade, the stunning views, tranquil sounds of the creek, and proximity to local attractions enhance the overall experience for visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground offers excellent access to a lake, river, and numerous hiking trails, making it ideal for families and group camping. Camp host Randy receives high praise for his friendliness and helpfulness, contributing to the campground's clean and well-maintained environment. While some sites are close together and lack shade, the stunning views, tranquil sounds of the creek, and proximity to local attractions enhance the overall experience for visitors.
Review Summary
Jon C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
Our camp host, Randy, was awesome and so much fun! We had the entire end of the campground to ourselves for 2 nights. So nice! My 3rd time at Chalk Lake. Will obviously be back.
Jon C
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
Our camp host, Randy, was awesome and so much fun! We had the entire end of the campground to ourselves for 2 nights. So nice! My 3rd time at Chalk Lake. Will obviously be back.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Nice fishing spot, great hike to the waterfall, fun day trip up to St. Elmo.
Scott S
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Nice fishing spot, great hike to the waterfall, fun day trip up to St. Elmo.
Brenda B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Overall a great place to camp and the area is beautiful. The spots were spaced well apart from each other with lots of trees and bushes for separation. We camped in #16 with a 25' travel trailer. Spot was a little close to the road, but again, shielded with bushes so plenty of privacy. The facilities were kept very clean and the host was friendly and informative. Close to Bridal Veil Falls (just across the road), short walk to Chalk Lake, and a short drive for hiking Colorado Trail and Mt. Princeton. If you like relaxing to the sound of running water, Chalk Creek runs through the campground. I would definitely visit again.
Brenda B
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Overall a great place to camp and the area is beautiful. The spots were spaced well apart from each other with lots of trees and bushes for separation. We camped in #16 with a 25' travel trailer. Spot was a little close to the road, but again, shielded with bushes so plenty of privacy. The facilities were kept very clean and the host was friendly and informative. Close to Bridal Veil Falls (just across the road), short walk to Chalk Lake, and a short drive for hiking Colorado Trail and Mt. Princeton. If you like relaxing to the sound of running water, Chalk Creek runs through the campground. I would definitely visit again.
Charles Z
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Always love going to Chalk Lake Campground, been going there for several years now with my family. The camp hosts have always been great and keep the bathrooms clean.
Charles Z
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Always love going to Chalk Lake Campground, been going there for several years now with my family. The camp hosts have always been great and keep the bathrooms clean.
Dwight D
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
The tent location for campsite 11 is located too close to the fire pit area for campsite 10.
Dwight D
VerifiedJuly 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
The tent location for campsite 11 is located too close to the fire pit area for campsite 10.
Location Chalk Lake
Address:
Salida Ranger District
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south to Nathrop. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 8 miles to the campground.
Chalk Lake Camp is accessible via Highway 285, which is approximately 8 miles from the campground when traveling from Nathrop.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7128 / -106.234
Elevation: 2669 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
