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Reviews (386)
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
Max W
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
Great little lake with lots to do at the lake and surrounding area. Fishing for stockers is excellent. Host were awesome !
Max W
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
Great little lake with lots to do at the lake and surrounding area. Fishing for stockers is excellent. Host were awesome !
Marcie G
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
O’Haver Lake is a beautiful little campground with a nice, trout stocked little lake. Our site was #16 and it was great, perfect for our small troop of four Boy Scouts and three leaders. We were disappointed that the water wasn’t on yet for our stay and no mention of that was on the website. Fortunately, you can load water for free down at the visitor center in Poncha Springs. We hauled up to 5 gallon containers pretty much daily, and that worked out fine. The campground hosts were delightful and very attentive. My only complaint would be that the mountain road leading up to the campground is in need of repair. There were many, many deep dips and holes to drive around in through. We were only driving cars up to the campground. I honestly don’t know how those trailers navigated the road without damage! All in all, it was a delightful weeklong stay. I highly recommend this campground, just be sure to be aware of the challenges getting up the hill.
Laura N
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful lake - very small but beautiful and full of fish! We went the first of May and had one beautiful, warm day. I will likely plan the next trip a little later in the season. Enjoy!
Marcie G
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
O’Haver Lake is a beautiful little campground with a nice, trout stocked little lake. Our site was #16 and it was great, perfect for our small troop of four Boy Scouts and three leaders. We were disappointed that the water wasn’t on yet for our stay and no mention of that was on the website. Fortunately, you can load water for free down at the visitor center in Poncha Springs. We hauled up to 5 gallon containers pretty much daily, and that worked out fine. The campground hosts were delightful and very attentive. My only complaint would be that the mountain road leading up to the campground is in need of repair. There were many, many deep dips and holes to drive around in through. We were only driving cars up to the campground. I honestly don’t know how those trailers navigated the road without damage! All in all, it was a delightful weeklong stay. I highly recommend this campground, just be sure to be aware of the challenges getting up the hill.
Laura N
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful lake - very small but beautiful and full of fish! We went the first of May and had one beautiful, warm day. I will likely plan the next trip a little later in the season. Enjoy!
Ronald C
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV
We loved this campground and lake! Nice clean water with beautiful hills and mountains in the background. This small lake is perfect for paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing without the loud sounds of big boat motors. You can also swim here unlike most lakes in Colorado. Camp hosts, Renee and Ron, were awesome. We camped at site 12 at the western end and they routinely checked up on us to ensure our needs were met. They gave us a parking pass to use at other locations in the area and some free night crawler bait for fishing. Clean organized campground with pristine vault toilets. My family and I really enjoyed the experience. We will definitely return in the future.
Ronald C
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV
We loved this campground and lake! Nice clean water with beautiful hills and mountains in the background. This small lake is perfect for paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing without the loud sounds of big boat motors. You can also swim here unlike most lakes in Colorado. Camp hosts, Renee and Ron, were awesome. We camped at site 12 at the western end and they routinely checked up on us to ensure our needs were met. They gave us a parking pass to use at other locations in the area and some free night crawler bait for fishing. Clean organized campground with pristine vault toilets. My family and I really enjoyed the experience. We will definitely return in the future.
David R
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAV
One of our favorite places. Camp hosts are awesome
David R
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: OHAV
One of our favorite places. Camp hosts are awesome
Location & Directions for Ohaver Lake
Salida Ranger District Office, Salida, CO 81201 United States
Elevation: 2,806 ft
Getting There
From Salida, Colorado: Travel west on Highway 50 to Poncha Springs. Turn south on Hwy 285 and travel for 5 mi. Turn right onto County Road 200 and continue for 2.3 mi. Turn west on County Road 202 and proceed 2.5 mi.
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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