About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
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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
Rita W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Wonderful stay, hope to return in the next year or so.
Rita W
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Wonderful stay, hope to return in the next year or so.
Sarah P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Site 11 is really nice, right by the creek. A bit of a walk from the car for coolers, etc. Fairly close to site 10's firepit, I would try to book them both with friends next time. Close to pottys but not close enough to smell them. All the sites here were nice, they are either by the creek or have big views.
Sarah P
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Site 11 is really nice, right by the creek. A bit of a walk from the car for coolers, etc. Fairly close to site 10's firepit, I would try to book them both with friends next time. Close to pottys but not close enough to smell them. All the sites here were nice, they are either by the creek or have big views.
Aaron A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful location. The camp host is Randy and he bent over backwards to insure that we had a great time! The sites on the creek side generally have better shade. The trip to St. Elmo is a very scenic stretch and was somewhat crowded on the weekend.
Aaron A
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Beautiful location. The camp host is Randy and he bent over backwards to insure that we had a great time! The sites on the creek side generally have better shade. The trip to St. Elmo is a very scenic stretch and was somewhat crowded on the weekend.
Jessica T
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
Idyllic campsite - we loved having the creek right behind us and a view of the mountains on the other side. Site was large, well-kept and very clean, as were the restrooms. And it's so close to lots of other fun things to do - fishing at Chalk Lake, visiting the hot springs, feeding fish at the trout hatchery, St. Elmo ghost town and of course, rafting. Definitely will be back!
Jessica T
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: CHAL
Idyllic campsite - we loved having the creek right behind us and a view of the mountains on the other side. Site was large, well-kept and very clean, as were the restrooms. And it's so close to lots of other fun things to do - fishing at Chalk Lake, visiting the hot springs, feeding fish at the trout hatchery, St. Elmo ghost town and of course, rafting. Definitely will be back!
Jennifer G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Site 10 and 11 a little too close together, but other wise beautiful.
Jennifer G
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: CHAL
Site 10 and 11 a little too close together, but other wise beautiful.
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
