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Average nightly rates22 total sites
RV Sites
19 sites
Tent Sites
3 sites
About Ohaver Lake
Number of accommodations: 22
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Spring
Canoeing
Summer
Canoeing
Swimming
Fall
Canoeing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (371)
What Guests Are Saying
O'Haver Lake offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained sites and friendly, attentive hosts. The fishing is excellent, and the scenic views make it a lovely destination. However, access roads are rough, and some campers noted issues with noise and close site spacing during busy times.
What Guests Are Saying
O'Haver Lake offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with well-maintained sites and friendly, attentive hosts. The fishing is excellent, and the scenic views make it a lovely destination. However, access roads are rough, and some campers noted issues with noise and close site spacing during busy times.
Review Summary
Ethen S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV
Great place to stay! Quite a scenic spot. One thing to note, cell service is quite limited here.
Larry R
VerifiedAugust 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: OHAV
It's a wonderful place to camp. Very peaceful with that lake right there. The only draw back is the last 1 1/2 mile to get up to O'Haver lake. Very bad road with rocks sticking out of the road and loose rocks on the road.
Margie S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OHAV
My camping experience was good but getting to the camp site was harrowing. The road leading to O'Haver is not graded and it was difficult to maneuver.
Mary G
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV
Ohaver lake and campground was perfect for us. We had a tent site that fit both tents. We caught fish, met fellow campers and enjoyed our stay. The camp ground is well taken care of by the hosts and the vault toilets were clean and well stocked. Water was available from numerous locations. No campfires.
Mike P
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: OHAV
Enjoy the helpful to all campers attitude of the hosts
Linda K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful location. Easy fishing. Choose your site carefully to allow some space, as some spots are close together and near the entrance where there will be day traffic coming past. The last mile or so of the road up is rough and advise 4X drive, but worth it.
Kristin O
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: OHAV
Great group spot, private and big area to set up tents. Camp hosts were friendly.
Mike P
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV
appreciate the hosts who help campers find spots and work hard make the experience a good one for all
Amy N
VerifiedAugust 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAV
Great campground, very clean! Kids enjoyed fishing and paddle boarding. Site 32 is perfect (almost) - close to the lake and secluded at the end of a turn around. It is also close to a day use parking lot. We were woke up before 6 am by people fishing less than 10 yards away from our tent/camper. The day before a family with 5 kids were spread out fishing basically right on top of the campsite. They did not take their son to the restroom but let him use a tree, right in front of the campsite while we’re were sitting there. I would probably choose a different site next time, farther away from the lake so the day use visitors aren’t on top of our site.
Other than that, we loved every minute and even went 4 wheeling a bit.
Thank you!
Keri P
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: OHAV
Very crowded campground. Host was not helpful at all in directing me to my site or enforcing leash rules. The lake is super small for the number of visitors. Almost not worth inflating my SUP,hard to avoid the shore fisherman and generally an unpleasant experience. I made the best of a bad situation and headed out of the campground on a cross country hike that afforded a gorgeous sunset view. Beat it out of there at dawn.
Location Ohaver Lake
Address:
Salida Ranger District Office
Salida, CO, 81201
United States
From Salida, Colorado: Travel west on Highway 50 to Poncha Springs. Turn south on Hwy 285 and travel for 5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 200 and continue for 2.3 miles. Turn west on County Road 202 and proceed 2.5 miles.
Elevation: 2806 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Salida (about 30 min)
Policies & Rules
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.
- Double sites are not eligible for Senior or Access Pass discounts, this includes sites 11 and 12.
- Access road to campground has sharp curves; drive with caution
- This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations. Thunderstorms are common; take extra precautions for lightning
- Be bear aware; keep all food and other attractants out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle when not in use.
- 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.
- No firearms or fireworks
- No RV hookups are available. No dumping wastewater.
- For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
- 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.
- Non-motorized watercraft only. Please be courteous to those who are fishing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Dogs must be LEASHED and CLEANUP after your pet. Do not leave dogs unattended in vehicles, RV’s or tents.
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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