Ohaver Lake

Salida Ranger District Office, Salida, Colorado, United States
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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
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Available sites

22 total sites
RV Sites 19 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 3 sites Check Availability

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
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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)

Verified Only

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

Mark Y

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful campground. Great location.

Mark Y

Verified

August 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful campground. Great location.

Winter M

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful, quiet. Very peaceful. Love how small it is, limited number of neighbors.

Winter M

Verified

August 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: OHAV

5

Beautiful, quiet. Very peaceful. Love how small it is, limited number of neighbors.

Joshua P

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV

2

There were fish hooks at every access point to get into the lake which is a safety hazard for my dogs and people as well. The anglers were rude and didn’t care about casting right where we were trying to get in the lake for paddling. There should be a designated area on the lake where people should fish. It’s a beautiful area and I’ve been there many times but would never go back.
Also there was a lot of garbage in the water and dead fish all over the place. The place has gone downhill. The camp hosts were great people.

Alayna W

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV

3

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Joshua P

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: OHAV

2

There were fish hooks at every access point to get into the lake which is a safety hazard for my dogs and people as well. The anglers were rude and didn’t care about casting right where we were trying to get in the lake for paddling. There should be a designated area on the lake where people should fish. It’s a beautiful area and I’ve been there many times but would never go back.
Also there was a lot of garbage in the water and dead fish all over the place. The place has gone downhill. The camp hosts were great people.

Alayna W

Verified

August 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: OHAV

3

p

Virginia D

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV

5

Campground was well maintained and peaceful and quiet.

Virginia D

Verified

August 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: OHAV

5

Campground was well maintained and peaceful and quiet.

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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