Chalk Lake Near Salida, CO

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About Chalk Lake

Chalk Lake Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Chalk Lake and is within 4 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.

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2026 (Current year)

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🚐 002, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 46 × 17 ft · Gravel

🚐 003, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 18 × 21 ft · Gravel

🚐 010, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 41 × 17 ft · Gravel

⛺ 011, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 012, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 013, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 015, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 59 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 016, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 017, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 62 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 018, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Gravel

🚐 019, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 44 × 16 ft · Gravel

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🚐 002, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 46 × 17 ft · Gravel

🚐 003, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 18 × 21 ft · Gravel

🚐 010, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 41 × 17 ft · Gravel

⛺ 011, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 012, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 013, Loop: CHAL Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 015, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 59 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 016, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 017, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 62 × 15 ft · Gravel

🚐 018, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 47 × 14 ft · Gravel

🚐 019, Loop: CHAL RV

Pet Friendly · 44 × 16 ft · Gravel

Reviews (192)

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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

Review Summary

4.6

192 reviews

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Amanda N

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August 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL

Beautiful campsite! This did not impact us, but a potential issue could be the close proximity of site 10’s fire pit to the tent pad at site 11. Host was great, and bathrooms were kept spotless! Hope to return.

nancy b

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July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHAL

Camp was very well maintained and hosts were friendly. Bonus is that you can walk over to Chalk Lake.

Mike D

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July 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL

Linda our campground host was the best!!
Sites are close together.

Louise H

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July 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL

We had campsite 11 next to the creek. There is shade for the tent off the tent pad and shade at the table part of the day. The only drawback is the campsite 10 is right next to this site with no privacy. Sites 12, 13 and 14 are great shade site with a bit more separation

Dianne A

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July 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL

Chalk creek adjacent to site. Camp hosts attentive and sweet.

Beth W

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July 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL

Possibly the most beautiful campground in Colorado. Try and get one of the sites right on Chalk Creek. It’s beautiful, with large campsites and plenty of room between sites.

nina K

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July 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CHAL

I love this campground. The little stream is such a treat, and chalk lake was so much more beautiful than I expected. I believe Roosevelt's vision for the new deal was a Bear Box for every Campsite and I have seen that vision realized at chalk lake.

Erica C

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June 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: CHAL

this site was sunny (bring a shade tent!) but had AMAZING views!

Mary C

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June 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: CHAL

We camped two nights at Chalk Lake and enjoyed the starry nights. Camp host Linda is an exceptional host!

Shantell G

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June 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL

We had a reservation for a site and it was open so we went to move in early and of course my co-camper found a more beautiful spot. If that’s even possible and the host let us know that it was open for the night that we were looking for so we got an upgrade. I would call it. Beautiful site. I love all the sites that are Creekfront.

Location & Directions for Chalk Lake

Salida Ranger District, Salida, CO 81201 United States

Elevation: 2,669 ft

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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.

Nearest town

Salida, CO - 25 mi

About 35 min to downtown

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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