About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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Water Access
- Lake 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
Stan R
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHAL
Our site was facing directly north toward the mountain and we had the best view in the entire campground of the 100 foot water fall on the mountain across the road about a quarter mile from us. This was a great camp ground. The facilities were clean, the place wasn't loud and the camp ground manager was both nice and more than helpful in giving us good trail and fishing information.
Stan R
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHAL
Our site was facing directly north toward the mountain and we had the best view in the entire campground of the 100 foot water fall on the mountain across the road about a quarter mile from us. This was a great camp ground. The facilities were clean, the place wasn't loud and the camp ground manager was both nice and more than helpful in giving us good trail and fishing information.
Suanne M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHAL
Great spot, campground host Randy kept the place in spotless. Great location to explore the area nearby.
Suanne M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHAL
Great spot, campground host Randy kept the place in spotless. Great location to explore the area nearby.
Melissa C
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful area. We hiked, paddleboarded (although the lake is small), fished. Went down to Mt. Princeton hot springs. Nice and quiet and serene. The bathrooms were the cleanest we have ever experienced at a campsite. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back.
Carla H
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
We loved this campground! It was very quiet and the site we had seemed very private, even though there were some fairly close tent sites. Extremely clean bathrooms and the camp host was very nice and helpful. We were in site 15 and could hear the river running which was lovely at night! I'm not sure if this is a normal thing or if it clears up after more use, but the water out of the water pump was brown and definitely couldn't be considered drinking water!
Melissa C
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful area. We hiked, paddleboarded (although the lake is small), fished. Went down to Mt. Princeton hot springs. Nice and quiet and serene. The bathrooms were the cleanest we have ever experienced at a campsite. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to go back.
Carla H
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
We loved this campground! It was very quiet and the site we had seemed very private, even though there were some fairly close tent sites. Extremely clean bathrooms and the camp host was very nice and helpful. We were in site 15 and could hear the river running which was lovely at night! I'm not sure if this is a normal thing or if it clears up after more use, but the water out of the water pump was brown and definitely couldn't be considered drinking water!
Dwight D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
The great campground host Deanna wasn’t there.
Not sure why but we missed her.
Dwight D
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
The great campground host Deanna wasn’t there.
Not sure why but we missed her.
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
