About Ohaver Lake
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Laura M
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV
OHaver lake was awesome and all facilities are clean and well maintained! We stayed in site #19 which is a walk-in tent site. You have to walk down a path with several steps down. But it is worth it as this is one of the closest sites to the lake. The views of the mountains behind the lake are amazing!
John M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: OHAV
The hosts were great taking care of traffic issues and campers domestic issues. Restrooms were very clean. Wish the road up to the campground were more camper friendly!
Laura B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: OHAV
Very pretty and quiet area. The only downside is that site #29 doesn't have a tent pad; probably better for a small trailer than a tent. Access to the lake from our site was very good for kayaking. It was a plus to be close to the restrooms and water.
Nancy W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful lake and surrounding area. Salida is a fun spot!
Frank V
VerifiedJune 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV
Needs another bathroom , somewhere in the middle of the park.
suzanne f
VerifiedJune 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful place for enjoying the outdoors and water sports.
David R
VerifiedJune 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful lake and campground. Hosts were extremely friendly.
Michele L
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: OHAV
Very beautiful area. Our campsite overlooked the lake. Campsites and restrooms were very tidy.
Tanya H
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV
This is the most beautiful campsite! We loved being right next to the lake and waking up in the pine trees and seeing the mountains. We did a lot of fishing and bike riding. We drive up to the top and looked down. A few people had kayaks or paddle boards. It’s all very nicely terraced with steps. Since there are no hook-ups, the other guests were tent campers like us or small trailer type campers. The hosts were very kind. Please note that even over Memorial Day, the temps dropped to almost freezing at night so just be prepared for the cold. Also, there are no sinks at the restrooms so bring hand soap, water and sanitizer. And, a place to wash your dishes. Other than that- it’s seriously the best camping spot if you love the outdoors!
Joseph J
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV
So nice to have new campground hosts that are kind and respectful to the campers. If the same hosts from the past 2 years were still there my wife and I were going to leave. Sound really travels in the campground, please be respectful and don't make excessive noise, like generators running all day and night, loud music, cranking a diesel truck for hours.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.4278 / -106.143
Elevation: 2806 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Double sites are not eligible for Senior or Access Pass discounts, this includes sites 11 and 12. |
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Access road to campground has sharp curves; drive with caution |
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This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations. Thunderstorms are common; take extra precautions for lightning |
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Be bear aware; keep all food and other attractants out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle when not in use. |
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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. |
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No firearms or fireworks |
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No RV hookups are available. No dumping wastewater. |
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For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here |
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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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Non-motorized watercraft only. Please be courteous to those who are fishing. |
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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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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. |
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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. |
