Within Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests, Chambers Lake Campground sits along Highway 14 near the Colorado-Wyoming border. This established campground operates under National Park Service management and accommodates both tent and RV camping with reservation options available.
The campground features well-spaced sites with varying levels of privacy, many tucked into trees with partial lake views. Sam D. found his site offered "quiet with a little bit of water noise, which was perfect for sleeping." Several sites require parking a few hundred feet away from the actual camping area, placing campers closer to the water. Multiple fire pits scatter throughout individual sites, giving campers flexibility in setup and gathering spots.
Chambers Lake provides direct fishing access, with campers regularly catching trout from the shoreline and deeper waters. The lake also supports swimming and paddleboarding during warmer months, though water temperatures remain cold even in summer. A nearby beach area on the northeast side of the lake offers easier water access. Wildlife sightings include moose, which frequent the area around dawn and dusk.
The campground includes clean pit toilets and maintains a generator-free loop for those seeking quieter camping. Chambers Lake Dispersed Camping along Hohnholz Lakes Road provides additional options just outside the established campground boundaries. Cell phone service remains limited throughout the Poudre Canyon area and at the campsite itself.
Description
Overview
Chambers Lake Campground is located approximately 60 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo., on beautiful Chambers Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing and canoeing, as well as abundant trail opportunities and wilderness access.
Recreation
Popular activities included fishing, canoeing and boating on Chambers Lake, which is a no-wake lake. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat and lake trout. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Please note the boat ramp may be unusable in late summer due to low water levels. The lake is a storage reservoir for irrigation water and is drawn down over the course of the summer.The Blue Lake Trail No. 959 begins nearby. The 7.2-mile trail provides access to the Rawah Wilderness. Several additional hiking and biking trails can be found in the surrounding area.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double family campsites, many of which are accessible. Each site contains a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A playground area is located within the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a rustic, mountainous area, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Some sites have reduced shade because many hazardous lodgepole pine trees have been removed due to the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 529-0578.
Nearby Attractions
Many hiking and horseback riding trails in the area provide access to the Neota and Comanche Peak wilderness areas, which are located nearby.
Charges & Cancellations
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundChambers Lake Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
From Interstate 25 at Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north for 10 miles to Ted's Place, then take Highway 14 west for 50 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
40.59575 N
105.8428528 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/16/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/16/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 1 hr 51 min from Greeley, CO
- 1 hr 55 min from Cheyenne, WY
- 2 hrs 9 min from Boulder, CO




















