OutReserve

Ohaver Lake

Wooden sign surrounded by aspen trees in camping area.
Picnic tables near lake with mountains in background
Wooden fishing pier on a lake.
Lake surrounded by hills and trees
Tent, picnic table with mountains and lake in backgorund

About Ohaver Lake

The Forest Service wants your opinion on reserving sites at O’Haver Lake Campground. Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey at: https://forms.office.com/g/zFknf0tZbS  O'Haver Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, with ponderosa pines and aspen. It is located on the shores of O'Haver Lake. This facility has 31 sites and is a very popular destination that is often full on the weekends. "First come, first served" does not necessarily mean that the site will be available when you get there. Someone may get there before you. This is a popular campground and is normally full starting on Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, so plan accordingly.

Number of accommodations: 22

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 8

Sites & Availability

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 008, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
018, Loop: OHAV
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
019, Loop: OHAV
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
020, Loop: OHAV
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$28.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: OHAV
No Hookups
$56.00
/ per night

Reviews (167)

What Guests Are Saying

O'Haver Lake offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with stunning scenery and well-maintained sites, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Camp hosts receive high praise for their friendliness and cleanliness, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. However, issues such as limited water availability, noisy generators, and overcrowding during peak times detract from the experience, suggesting the need for improved management and facilities.

Review Summary

4.2
167 reviews
5
55.1%
92
4
22.8%
38
3
12.0%
20
2
6.6%
11
1
3.6%
6

William O

Verified

December 2, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV

2

No water. Especially considering that we have to make a reservation 6 months in advance, they could ensure a basic service would be available. Though notified before arrival of the water problem, this is a recurring problem at O'Haver and no part of our fee was credited. Work on the water supply over the off season.

Catherine S

Verified

October 2, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV

3

This campground is VERY popular and surrounds a lake that gets a lot of day use traffic. The campsite itself was great - direct lake access which is super nice if you have your own canoe/kayak/non-motorized boat and had a spot that would make getting on the water pretty easy. The tent pad was flat and well maintained and we had plenty of space on the driveway to access our cars.

When I reserved, I knew the restroom would be a bit of a walk, but it was actually further than I anticipated from the sites. They get heavy use - the one in the center of the campground had quite an odor and we didn't even attempt using it. We ended up driving to the restroom further down the lake shore from our site, just because there had been rain and the road was a bit muddy with puddles.

All that said, we plan to come back next year!

Philip L

Verified

September 19, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV

3

This facility is great. They have sunk a lot of money into the campsites. The camp
Hosts are great. The scenery is beautiful. HOWEVER, they allow generators. And campers run their generators ALL DAY. It’s just a crime one has to listen to a lawn mower engine the whole time they are sitting by a beautiful mountain lake. Otherwise, great experience.

cory r

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: OHAV

5

O’Haver Lake is a beautiful, peaceful spot with great views and well-kept sites. The camp hosts are friendly, attentive, and keep everything clean and welcoming—truly some of the best I’ve met.

Jennifer O

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: OHAV

5

Absolutely beautiful location. Everyone near me was so kind and I cannot wait to reserve this spot again!! Will advise being careful with swimming in the lake as me and my friend got a bit of a wormy surprise on our feet but other than that everything went beautifully.

James O

Verified

August 27, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: OHAV

1

With over 45 days of USFS campground trailering in multiple campgrounds so far this year, and many stays in other years, I regret to report the dirtiest vault toilet facilities ever experienced. There was no enforcement of mandatory quiet hours, and multiple sites ran generators all night long. The campground hosts should be replaced. Sites are very closely spaced. There is heavy day use. The lake is small but well stocked and picturesque. The campground is close to some nice trails and provides easy access to Marshall Pass.

Mark Y

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful campground. Great location.

Winter M

Verified

August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful, quiet. Very peaceful. Love how small it is, limited number of neighbors.

Joshua P

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV

2

There were fish hooks at every access point to get into the lake which is a safety hazard for my dogs and people as well. The anglers were rude and didn’t care about casting right where we were trying to get in the lake for paddling. There should be a designated area on the lake where people should fish. It’s a beautiful area and I’ve been there many times but would never go back.
Also there was a lot of garbage in the water and dead fish all over the place. The place has gone downhill. The camp hosts were great people.

Alayna W

Verified

August 5, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV

3

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Location Ohaver Lake

Address:
Salida Ranger District Office
Salida, CO, 81201
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.4278 / -106.143

Elevation: 2806 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

The water system is closed at this campground. No water available. Please bring all water necessary for the duration of your stay.If you are coming with an RV or Travel trailer, please make sure that your water tank is full of fresh water. Thank you for your cooperation.

General

Double sites are not eligible for Senior or Access Pass discounts, this includes sites 11 and 12.

General

Access road to campground has sharp curves; drive with caution

General

This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations. Thunderstorms are common; take extra precautions for lightning

General

Be bear aware; keep all food and other attractants out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle when not in use.

General

Maximum 8 persons per site: (2) tents (must be on tent pad or parking pad) and (2) vehicles or (1) RV and (1) vehicle per site is included in the camping fee. Vehicles must fit on parking spur. Parking is limited; a $10.00 fee will be charged for extra vehicles.

General

No firearms or fireworks

General

No RV hookups are available. No dumping wastewater.

General

For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here

General

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.

General

Non-motorized watercraft only. Please be courteous to those who are fishing.

General

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.

General

Campers who are unable to find a campsite at this facility may disperse, primitive camp in the area near Poncha Creek, Silver Creek and off the Marshal Pass road. Practice leave-no-trace (www.lnt.org) camping principles when dispersed camping.

General

Dogs must be LEASHED and CLEANUP after your pet. Do not leave dogs unattended in vehicles, RV’s or tents.

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Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

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