About Chalk Lake
Number of accommodations: 11
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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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
Martha H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Randy the host of the campsite was wonderful to talk with! If you are unsure where to go or what to see talk to him! We really enjoyed going to the Cottonwood Hot Springs as well!
Martha H
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Randy the host of the campsite was wonderful to talk with! If you are unsure where to go or what to see talk to him! We really enjoyed going to the Cottonwood Hot Springs as well!
Kristi M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHAL
This is an amazing campground. It is disappointing how booked it is 6 months in advance only to arrive and find several spots available. The reservation system needs to be reviewed.
Kristi M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: CHAL
This is an amazing campground. It is disappointing how booked it is 6 months in advance only to arrive and find several spots available. The reservation system needs to be reviewed.
Stephannie D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Nice campground and great campsite right on the creek and the best camp host ever!
Leasa P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Very clean campground. Post was very pleasant and helpful. We would definitely go back! I would say the spaces are close together.
Stephannie D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: CHAL
Nice campground and great campsite right on the creek and the best camp host ever!
Leasa P
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CHAL
Very clean campground. Post was very pleasant and helpful. We would definitely go back! I would say the spaces are close together.
Teagen B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Randy, the campground host was wonderful! He was very friendly and provided ideas on what to do. I ended up taking the gentle hike along the old railroad path thanks to his recommendation. I also realized the Colorado Trail passes not too far away (on the road (CR 200?) to the railroad path). The bathrooms smelled fine, and the other campers were very respectful. The site was beautiful! Just a short flight of steps from the parking area to a beautiful spot by the creek. There were a couple mosquitos, but nothing too bad. The bear lockers are also a great addition, so everything doesn't have to go back to the car. It was a beautiful, friendly place to which I'd happily return!
Teagen B
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: CHAL
Randy, the campground host was wonderful! He was very friendly and provided ideas on what to do. I ended up taking the gentle hike along the old railroad path thanks to his recommendation. I also realized the Colorado Trail passes not too far away (on the road (CR 200?) to the railroad path). The bathrooms smelled fine, and the other campers were very respectful. The site was beautiful! Just a short flight of steps from the parking area to a beautiful spot by the creek. There were a couple mosquitos, but nothing too bad. The bear lockers are also a great addition, so everything doesn't have to go back to the car. It was a beautiful, friendly place to which I'd happily return!
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
