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About Mount Princeton
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
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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
Lisa C
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOUN
Great host this summer- Dick Jones keeps the place looking great and bathrooms clean and stocked!
Shanda A
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: MOUN
Great camp are right next to the river. Host was very friendly and got us right into our spot. We've been here a couple times now and not been disappointed.
Brad M
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MOUN
Campground was well maintained. Camp host was great and informative. Bathrooms and overall campground were clean. We will definitely be going back.
Rachel S
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: MOUN
A beautiful campsite right near the river! The bathrooms were clean, host was kind, sound of the river at night is amazing.
Emil A
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MOUN
It is a great small campground. Location is great to hike and go to hot springs.
Pavel O
VerifiedJune 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MOUN
We camped there at least four times over the last few years and it was always very enjoyable. The CG was very well kept by the host who was there until last year, and the new host is doing a commendable job as well. Thank you!
I am glad you replaced the rusty pipes on the water wells, but those hand pumps are still very hard to work. Any chance a power pump might be installed? However, this is a very minor inconvenience. We'll be back.
Randall P
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MOUN
One of the best campgrounds in the state. Perfect setting and outstanding campground host. Love this place.
Richard H
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MOUN
The host was the finest we’ve ever experienced in any type of campground. He is helpful and extremely customer oriented.
Our site #3 was beautiful and spotless. We will book there as often as possible.
Vincent N
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
Overall this was a really nice experience. Each campsite was far enough from the others that no one felt crowded. It was managed extremely well by the friendly camp host. Only a few steps from a lovely stream for a nice walk.
Jim B
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOUN
Great site along Chalk Creek, great location to explore the many outdoor activities the Collegiate Peaks have to offer. Great location to take advantage of the several hot springs in the area. Mt Princeton Hot Springs has been our family favorite. Very close to BV and Salida.
Now that Cotton Wood Pass is open, Taylor Reservoir is accessible. The old mining town of St Elmo is just a short drive up Chalk Creek Canyon, and if you hit the right days in late September the fall colors are spectacular with the numerous aspen groves and Cotton Wood trees.
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
