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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

22 total sites

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 9.2 ft, 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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

22 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 008, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 95 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 65 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 28 ft · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 62 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 23 ft · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 61 × 18 ft · Gravel
⛺ 018, Loop: OHAV Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 019, Loop: OHAV Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 020, Loop: OHAV Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 022, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 19 ft · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 14 ft · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 145 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 145 × 20 ft · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 73 × 18 ft · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 34 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: OHAV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 18 ft · Gravel

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.

Review Summary

4.2
386 reviews
5
56.0%
216
4
22.3%
86
3
11.4%
44
2
6.5%
25
1
3.9%
15

suzanne f

Verified

June 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV

4

Beautiful place for enjoying the outdoors and water sports.

suzanne f

Verified

June 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV

4

Beautiful place for enjoying the outdoors and water sports.

David R

Verified

June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful lake and campground. Hosts were extremely friendly.

David R

Verified

June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful lake and campground. Hosts were extremely friendly.

Michele L

Verified

June 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: OHAV

4

Very beautiful area. Our campsite overlooked the lake. Campsites and restrooms were very tidy.

Michele L

Verified

June 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: OHAV

4

Very beautiful area. Our campsite overlooked the lake. Campsites and restrooms were very tidy.

Tanya H

Verified

June 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV

5

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

Verified

June 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: OHAV

4

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.

Barbara F

Verified

June 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: OHAV

5

Hosts were great

Tanya H

Verified

June 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV

5

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!

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.

Nearest town

Salida, CO - 14 mi

About 30 min to downtown

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: October 18, 2026

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