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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

James and Cindi G

Verified

August 5, 2020 Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAV

5

No masks , no social distancing, a bit too crowded and more than a few rude people. Campground was clean and restrooms were clean as well. We have been coming here for years and this was as crowded as a holiday weekend, other than that we'll be back again, hopefully when it's not as crowded.....

Elizabeth B

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV

3

This is a beautiful place to camp and I would give it a 5, except the campground hosts are unfriendly people. We are in our 50's and very mature, respectful and responsible people. I own a customer service training and customer experience consulting business! One of our friends is an eye doctor. Another friend is a business owner of a successful business. We don't break the rules. We were there with 3 other families and we all felt as though the hosts were selective in who they harassed. They seem to not be customer-oriented in any way. Rules state quiet hours, yet near our campsite one night a party ensued until 2 a.m. The hosts did nothing. Signs state no hammock or hanging of things from trees. Again that rule was not enforced. We had a hammock, but never hung it, only to see others hanging things from trees. No one ever welcomed us to our campsite, instead we felt harassed. One time the male host came asking if we were dumping our camper black water in the outhouse. We had not, nor would we ever even think of such a thing. It was asked in such an accusatory manner. I have many more examples, but don't have time or space here to go into it all. You need to consider either getting these hosts some training, or getting new hosts. Most mature campers are not bad people. We were insulted by these hosts and are considering not coming again. We have come here for nearly the last 15 years. These hosts have never been nice, but this is the first time we have complained. You cannot assume all campers are rule breakers. Only a few are and deal with them when they do break the rules, otherwise be nice to those of us who follow the rules. Maybe that is the plan - to have nasty hosts, so that the demand for this beautiful place dies down. This place is so beautiful, it should be one of the most coveted campgrounds for hosts who have the best customer service skills. It should be a privilege to host here. We may just camp on the surrounding forest service roads from now on.

Megann L

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV

5

Very family friendly site. Make sure to take the time to walk around the lake.

Dave R

Verified

July 26, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful campground and breathtaking scenery. The lake is great for fishing, but becoming overrun with paddle boarding and other boating.

Sharron C

Verified

July 24, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: OHAV

4

Site 15. Lovely campground. Really nice tent pad -- level, smooth, easy to set up large (10x17) tent. Clean vault toilets (though aging a bit). Nice camp hosts with firewood for sale. Potable water taps. We thought site 12 was probably the best at the campground. Site 18-20 right on the lake are great, too, and perfect for a group. The road up to the camp is a bit windy and uphill, but those in RVs or pulling trailers seemed to manage it. Definitely would return.

Tracy M

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV

5

Cool mornings
Sunshine days
Wonderful fishing

Fantastic camp hosts

Loved our week at O'Haver

Elizabeth F

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: OHAV

2

O’Haver is our favorite place that we go to yearly and great fishing. This time though it was overrun with day use people. Parking lot was packed with them and they even parked in campsites. We had a lake site and several families overflowed from day use area and set up in our lake entrance. Kids and dogs churned up water and made fishing from bank impossible. Paddle boards over ran the lake and made fishing from kayak difficult at best. Camp host did nothing to control.

Charlie S

Verified

June 28, 2020 Stayed at: 029, Loop: OHAV

5

Excellent camp host! More folks than a Rockies/Yankees Baseball game at this campground this year. Seems to be more folks and more folks and more folks every year...

Derek B

Verified

June 16, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: OHAV

5

Simply beautiful! The camp managers really keep the campsite clean and nice and are wonderful people. The lake is good for kids to fish in as it is well stocked with small trout. We had a great time.

Ruth H

Verified

June 12, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV

1

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.

General

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

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