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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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- Parking
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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
Carla S
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MOUN
Hosts at Mt. Princeton were terrific, campground was clean and quiet, and we had a terrific time.
Maria K
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: MOUN
Wonderful camp hosts! Great location for a variety of local recreational activities.
Ronald C
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: MOUN
Site #4 is best for tent camping not RVs/trailers. Recreation.gov indicated that Site #4 is a 37’ pull-through when it is merely a tight space on the side of the road that is difficult to get level via parallel parking. While it is a super close site to Chalk Creek, it is not private as Site #3’s tent pad hawks over Site 4. Camp Hosts, Ken and Linda, were awesome and accommodating. They held First Come First Served Site #1 for me as I moved our trailer. They recommended things to do in the area (hikes, waterfalls, St. Elmo) and provided a parking pass to enjoy nearby lakes. Great campground with awesome views of the surrounding mountains. The rushing sound of Chalk Creek drowns out any road noise. Clean vault toilets. We would return if lucky enough to score one of the waterfront sites (not #4).
Pam B
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MOUN
Love smaller campgrounds with few sites. Very clean restrooms.
Debbie V
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MOUN
Campground host was missing in action. Bathrooms were clean.
Jeremy K
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MOUN
Very clean campground. The camp host did an excellent job. Nice tent pad, firepit, picnic table and parking area. Plus, pretty area in the chalk cliffs.
Todd H
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: MOUN
Nice little campground with lots of recreational activities nearby.
William W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: MOUN
Absolutely wonderful place to camp right along the creek. Clean bathrooms and convenient access to Mt Princeton Hot Springs and Ghost town St Elmo.
Kurt M
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MOUN
Great
David H
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MOUN
Great campground
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
