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Reviews (192)
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, friendly hosts, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites, especially those near the creek and lake, as well as the access to hiking trails. While some sites are close together, which may affect privacy, the overall experience, including clean bathrooms and the stunning views, leaves guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Chalk Lake Campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, friendly hosts, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite among campers. Many visitors appreciate the spacious campsites, especially those near the creek and lake, as well as the access to hiking trails. While some sites are close together, which may affect privacy, the overall experience, including clean bathrooms and the stunning views, leaves guests eager to return.
Review Summary
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.
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
Location & Directions for Chalk Lake
Salida Ranger District, Salida, CO 81201 United States
Elevation: 2,669 ft
Getting There
From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south to Nathrop. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 8 mi to the campground.
Highway access
Chalk Lake Camp is accessible via Highway 285, which is approximately 8 miles from the campground when traveling from Nathrop.
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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