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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
Valerie N
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
We LOVED this campground! The views are incredible, the campground is surrounded by 14-ers. There is a great short hike right across from the campground. We also spent a few hours at Mount Princeton Hot Springs and rode horses and Mount Princeton stables just down the road. We were at campsite 10 which shares with 9 but the site is so huge it's no big deal and it is right by the river. You cannot beat sleeping to a babbling mountain stream. Camp host was awesome and vault toilets super clean. You cannot hear the road from the creekside sites but I think you might hear it some on other sites closer to the road but there's not too much traffic, really, anyway. We were sad to leave but then went over to Collegiate Peaks which was completely different and just as nice. Thank you!
Valerie N
VerifiedAugust 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
We LOVED this campground! The views are incredible, the campground is surrounded by 14-ers. There is a great short hike right across from the campground. We also spent a few hours at Mount Princeton Hot Springs and rode horses and Mount Princeton stables just down the road. We were at campsite 10 which shares with 9 but the site is so huge it's no big deal and it is right by the river. You cannot beat sleeping to a babbling mountain stream. Camp host was awesome and vault toilets super clean. You cannot hear the road from the creekside sites but I think you might hear it some on other sites closer to the road but there's not too much traffic, really, anyway. We were sad to leave but then went over to Collegiate Peaks which was completely different and just as nice. Thank you!
Mary E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
The camp host was AHMAZING and our site was just incredible…. With a raging river ahead of us and a mountain behind us. Best campsite EVER! Loved it!
Mary E
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
The camp host was AHMAZING and our site was just incredible…. With a raging river ahead of us and a mountain behind us. Best campsite EVER! Loved it!
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Our favorite campground in Colorado! Clean, friendly (Randy is a fantastic camp host!) and perfect being right on Chalk Creek.
Jennifer J
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Our favorite campground in Colorado! Clean, friendly (Randy is a fantastic camp host!) and perfect being right on Chalk Creek.
Lisa M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Not private, campsites very close to each other
John G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
The campground host does a great job at maintaining this site and working with visitors to ensure they have a great stay.
Lisa M
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Not private, campsites very close to each other
John G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
The campground host does a great job at maintaining this site and working with visitors to ensure they have a great stay.
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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