About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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
Clemente R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Great hostess great sites
Clemente R
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Great hostess great sites
Robin B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHAL
We love site 2. The camp host, now and in the past, have always been helpful. They keep the campground clean and if there is a problem they fix it immediately. We were at the site on 8/30/2020 and found out that all camp hosts in the area had packed up and left. What happened? Something serious must have gone down with the forest service for ALL camp hosts in ALL campgrounds to up and leave that way! This is a big problem if those camp hosts don't return next year, they are part of the draw and one of the reasons keep people keep going back.
Robin B
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHAL
We love site 2. The camp host, now and in the past, have always been helpful. They keep the campground clean and if there is a problem they fix it immediately. We were at the site on 8/30/2020 and found out that all camp hosts in the area had packed up and left. What happened? Something serious must have gone down with the forest service for ALL camp hosts in ALL campgrounds to up and leave that way! This is a big problem if those camp hosts don't return next year, they are part of the draw and one of the reasons keep people keep going back.
Stephen D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Camp hosts were very good and nice.
Stephen D
VerifiedAugust 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Camp hosts were very good and nice.
Tyson H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful, well-kept campground. We'll be back
Tyson H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful, well-kept campground. We'll be back
Amy H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Super clean! Great atmosphere.
Amy H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Super clean! Great atmosphere.
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
