About Ohaver Lake
Number of accommodations: 22
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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 (334)
What Guests Are Saying
O'Haver Lake campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained sites, and friendly camp hosts, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. However, some visitors report issues such as a lack of water, noisy generators, and overcrowding, especially during peak times, which can detract from the experience. Despite these concerns, many guests express a desire to return, citing the overall charm and appeal of the location.
What Guests Are Saying
O'Haver Lake campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, well-maintained sites, and friendly camp hosts, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. However, some visitors report issues such as a lack of water, noisy generators, and overcrowding, especially during peak times, which can detract from the experience. Despite these concerns, many guests express a desire to return, citing the overall charm and appeal of the location.
Review Summary
Virginia D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV
Campground was well maintained and peaceful and quiet.
Virginia D
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV
Campground was well maintained and peaceful and quiet.
connie s
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
I feel sorry for the camp host as they are doing their best to provide a good camping experience, but Recreation.gov is not providing critical information or updates to users. To elaborate, I verified that O'Haver Lake provided drinking water before setting out to camp for a few days. Upon arrival I found that all the water sources were covered with garbage bags and had a sign that there was no water to use. This required traversing 5 miles of dirt road and 5 miles of highway back to Poncha Springs to fetch water. Filling my containers and then trudging back to the campground wasting time, money, and taking away from enjoying the campground.
connie s
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: OHAV
I feel sorry for the camp host as they are doing their best to provide a good camping experience, but Recreation.gov is not providing critical information or updates to users. To elaborate, I verified that O'Haver Lake provided drinking water before setting out to camp for a few days. Upon arrival I found that all the water sources were covered with garbage bags and had a sign that there was no water to use. This required traversing 5 miles of dirt road and 5 miles of highway back to Poncha Springs to fetch water. Filling my containers and then trudging back to the campground wasting time, money, and taking away from enjoying the campground.
melissa f
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful!
melissa f
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: OHAV
Beautiful, quiet and peaceful!
David W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV
Great site for families. We commend the excellent job the camp hosts do keeping the campground family friendly. Also, the cleanliness of the campground is excellent. Great job! Thank you
David W
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV
Great site for families. We commend the excellent job the camp hosts do keeping the campground family friendly. Also, the cleanliness of the campground is excellent. Great job! Thank you
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV
Hike or bike the amazing trails above the campground on Marshall Pass if you never have.
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV
Hike or bike the amazing trails above the campground on Marshall Pass if you never have.
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
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
