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San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Pull-Through Sites

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3 Reviews

Meg D.
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2023

Great spot!

We stayed at site 12 which was on the river and shaded all day. The restroom facilities are close by and clean. Fire rings meant we could have a campfire which was a treat! Firewood sold by camp host. Sites 11-13 are the best in this camp site IMO. A few others are right on the road but 11-13 are…

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Meg D., August 14, 2023
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Meg D., August 14, 2023
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Meg D., August 14, 2023
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Vanessa R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2022

Great campground

Great little campground. We had spot 13 right on Chalk Creek, fully shaded all day long. Site 14 is first come first serve I’m sure other sites are as well. Bathrooms were very clean and camp host was awesome!!

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Vanessa R., September 26, 2022
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Vanessa R., September 26, 2022
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Vanessa R., September 26, 2022
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Whitney L.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 10, 2021

reservation needed in peak season, $22/night

From Buena Vista, take HWY 285 S for ~ 7 miles to CR 162. Turn W on CR 162, and go for ~ 8 miles. This is bear country so be prepared! This campground has a fee, is small.. < 20 sites, and is FCFS but only during the off-season, you DEFINITELY need a reservation (from recreaction.gov) during…

Sitedispersed, browns creek
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Whitney L., September 10, 2021
  • Review photo of San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground by Whitney L., September 10, 2021

Location

San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Directions

In Nathrop, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 285 and County Rt. 162, take Rt. 162 west 8.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into campground.

Coordinates

38.71278079 N
106.23389 W

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