About Mount Princeton
Number of accommodations: 13
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Reviews (100)
What Guests Are Saying
Mount Princeton campground is praised for its beautiful location along Chalk Creek, clean and well-maintained sites, and friendly camp host, Randy, who ensures a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the variety of outdoor activities available nearby, including hiking and fishing, making it a great base for exploration. While some reported occasional odors from pit toilets and challenges with water availability, the overall experience is considered excellent, with many guests eager to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Mount Princeton campground is praised for its beautiful location along Chalk Creek, clean and well-maintained sites, and friendly camp host, Randy, who ensures a welcoming atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the variety of outdoor activities available nearby, including hiking and fishing, making it a great base for exploration. While some reported occasional odors from pit toilets and challenges with water availability, the overall experience is considered excellent, with many guests eager to return.
Review Summary
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.
Jeanette K
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MOUN
Very quiet, clean campground.
Shannon H
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: MOUN
Everything about this site was perfect. There was a very nice tent pad and being able to fall asleep listening to the nearby creek was ideal. This was definitely one of our favorite spots!
Maria T
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
The host made all the difference regarding upkeep of the campground.
Came back the following week and having reservations makes a difference too. Host was no longer there and restroom stalls odor stinks a little bit more.
Location is great. Great place for family to explore the area.
Sarah K
VerifiedAugust 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MOUN
lovely campground. full of hummingbirds and flowers, alongside a creek with plenty of trails around and driveable.
Katherine T
VerifiedAugust 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOUN
Beautiful site and campground. Cottonwood Creek was beautiful and running high. Lots of hummingbirds!!
Campground host was the same as the past several years - always very pleasant!!
Brian H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOUN
Great campsite. We stayed at #10 and loved it. Beautiful a scenery and clean bathrooms. We will be back.
Marlene M
VerifiedJuly 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOUN
campgrounds are clean with friendly people, especially the host.
Location Mount Princeton
Address:
Salida Ranger District Office
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 38.7142 / -106.223
Elevation: 2621 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Do not climb chalk cliffs |
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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 |
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This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations |
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No hookups available |
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Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Reservations can be made 6 months in advanced. |
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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. |
