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About Mount Princeton
Number of accommodations: 13
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Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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- Restrooms
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- Firewood Available
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Reviews (117)
What Guests Are Saying
Mount Princeton Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts who maintain the grounds well. Many visitors enjoy the nearby river, hiking opportunities, and local attractions, making it a great base for outdoor activities. While some campers noted issues with odors from pit toilets and close campsite proximity, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Mount Princeton Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly camp hosts who maintain the grounds well. Many visitors enjoy the nearby river, hiking opportunities, and local attractions, making it a great base for outdoor activities. While some campers noted issues with odors from pit toilets and close campsite proximity, overall experiences are overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Michael S
VerifiedAugust 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MOUN
Camp host was great! Everything was how it should be. Wonderful place in the world.
David W
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOUN
Love this campground. Running river behind site, bathrooms very clean, close to some nice hikes
Brian U
VerifiedAugust 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: MOUN
Great location with Chalk Creek running along the south edge of the campground. Sites 3-5 have good shade and easy access to creek.
Charles L
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MOUN
Just a beautiful, well maintained campground. An excellent host by the way! The campsites are a little close to each other
and there is room enough for 1 large tent or perhaps a couple small tents. All sites excellent for pop up campers. Larger RV units will have a little length issue. Still, a wonderful campground in a beautiful location!
Keith D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
Very clean site. Restrooms very clean. Camp host was very friendly and answered any question we had.
Gary U
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MOUN
Camp host was excellent, very social, kept the campground nice and tidy. We've been coming here for literally decades and it's one of our favorite campgrounds.
Ryan T
VerifiedJuly 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
Bad camp host
Caskel S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MOUN
Fantastic time again at Mount Princeton Campground! Many activities were a big hit with the grand-kids... There are many hiking trails around the camping area to take advantage of, and fishing up and down Chalk Creek certainly did not disappoint; Within a short drive, experience the water parks at the Hot Springs resort and/or the Salida Aquatic facility; Visit the town of St. Elmo to experience some local history, and of course drop in at the General Store to say hello, get some sunflower seeds and feed the chipmunks; Walk through the downtown areas of both Buena Vista and Salida - enjoy the wonderful food choices in both towns. There is so much to do in the area.
Kelly I
VerifiedJune 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
Excellent location, knowledgeable and friendly host, clean and beautiful campsite.
Amber H
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MOUN
Great spot. We were in #12.
Location Mount Princeton
Address:
Salida Ranger District Office
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
Mount Princeton Campground is accessible via US Highway 285, located approximately 20 miles to the west. This highway connects to other major roads in the region, facilitating access to the campground.
Elevation: 2621 feet
25 mi drive to downtown Salida (about 35 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- The water system is closed at this campground. No water is available. Please bring all water necessary for the duration of your stay. Water can be obtained at nearby Chalk Lake CG if necessary.
- Do not climb chalk cliffs
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- No hookups available
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- If reservations are not available, some campsites are first come-first served, also called "Walk-up" sites. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the SAME NIGHT they are paid for. These sites usually fill Friday evenings and through the weekends. Due to the remote nature of campgrounds, calling to check availability prior to arrival is not possible.
- Camping and campfires are restricted in the Chalk Creek Canyon to the four developed campgrounds only. Cascade, Chalk Lake and Mount Princeton campgrounds take reservations. Iron City campground is first-come, first-served only.
- Campers unable to find a campsite in a developed campground may camp above the townsite of St. Elmo on County Road 267( 4-wheel drive only) or near the Hancock townsite located 5 miles south on Forest Road 295. Additional camping is available in the Browns Creek area south of County Road 162 at the junction of County roads 270 and 272. Practice leave-no-trace (www.lnt.org) camping principles when dispersed camping.
- Reservations can be made 6 months in advanced.
- Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $10.00 for a third vehicle. $10.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
