Cascade Campground, near Buena Vista, Colorado, is a cozy spot that offers a great escape into nature with stunning mountain views. The sites are well-spaced and shaded by plenty of trees, making it a comfortable place to set up camp.

This campground features picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for evening gatherings and roasting marshmallows. Visitors have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper mentioning, “No road noise,” which adds to the tranquility of the experience. The hand pump water source is available, but keep in mind that RVs can't fill directly from it.

For those looking to stretch their legs, there are trails nearby that connect to the surrounding wilderness, including a path leading to the historic ghost town of St. Elmo. Fishing in Chalk Creek is also a popular activity, so don’t forget your gear if you’re into that. 

While the campground doesn’t have showers or electric hookups, the natural beauty and the chance to spot wildlife make it a worthwhile destination. Just be sure to make reservations early, especially on weekends, as this spot tends to fill up quickly. Whether you're camping in a tent or an RV, Cascade Campground offers a refreshing retreat into the heart of Colorado's outdoors.

Cascade Campground - San Isabel National Forest

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Stayed here three nights in 2020.  Small campground, near road but actually fairly quiet.  Gravel campsites are flat.  Vault toilets.  Lots of shade. 

  

If you rely on solar it would be better to choose nearby Chalk Lake Campground or Mt Princeton campground just a mile down the road from this one.

  

Hand pump water source, need a bucket or container to use.  No hose to connect to RV or fill tanks.

  

Lots to do in Chalk Creek Canyon if you look for it.

  

It is my favorite in this canyon because of privacy between campsites - lots of trees and bushes.  Also like the gravel at campsites - keeps mud down.

Great for kids and seniors.  Dogs on leashes.

  

Make weekend reservations in January, Feb, or March - this one is always FULL on weekends and most reserved sites are FULL all weekdays too.

Nice, Shady Flat Campsites

My family and myself went camping here and had a wonderful time. The mountain views were great and our campsite was close to the lake.

This campground is awesome and breathtaking.

It was amazing and beautiful, close to a lake and close to the town of st. Elmo which is a cool old little mining town.

Camped here last October 2020

Fee: $22.00 overnight $7.00 day use

 Reservations 877-444-6777 or recreation.gov 

Open: Mid May to Mid Oct 

Fire ring, picnic table, trash, pit toilets, tent sites, water, and purchase firewood The gravel road in and there are gravel sites. This is a beautiful campground and the surrounding mountains. Spring and fall will so totally amazing because of the colors. Watch out for the altitude if you are not use to it. We were there in the fall and enjoyed a bit of snow on the way up the mountain to St Elmo's, ghost town If you are able head up to the top of the mountain and stroll around a Colorado ghost town. 

LNT

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Happy travels

Beautiful High

Sites are spread out. Nice shade with plenty of trees. Fish in Chalk creek. Close to St. Elmo. Camp host may be too political. Water is a pump, can't fill RV's directly.

Plenty of Aspen and wildlife. 

A small campground with great sites nestled between Mt Princeton and Antero. A trail from the E end of the campground connects with a railroad grade trail and trails to Antero.  I will come back here. No road noise.

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