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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
Lynn D
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Terrific small campground right on the stream and directly across from falls trail.
Lynn D
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: CHAL
Terrific small campground right on the stream and directly across from falls trail.
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!
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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