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Campsite near creek surrounded by trees
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Chalk Lake

Buena Vista, Colorado · 8,753 ftIn Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Photos: Salida Ranger District

Wildfire 34 mi N: Willow, 7,359 acres, 92% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$25recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
19From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
8,753 ft2,668 m
Pets
Allowed
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
From May 20From Forest Service data · Aug 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites19

Chalk Lake lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

Amenities

Correct

  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Chalk Lake Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Chalk Lake and is within 4 miles of a private hot springs resort, making it an ideal location for rest and relaxation.

"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.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Chalk Lake: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSlight Chance T-storms then Chance T-storms, 96% chance of rain40°28°
  • ThuPartly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers, 26% chance of rain42°25°
  • FriSunny, 2% chance of rain47°28°
  • SatSunny, 1% chance of rain54°34°
  • SunMostly Sunny, 13% chance of rain51°32°

Nearby camping

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Bootleg

Public Land · 2.1 mi · Nathrop

3 more within 25 mi
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Dispersed · 4.8 mi · Maysville

Iron City

Iron City

Public Land · 5.5 mi · Garfield

5 OpenStreetMap entries in Buena Vista share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

38.71278, -106.23389
CAMPGROUNDS DO NOT HAVE PHONE SERVICE, CALLING TO CHECK AVAILABILITY PRIOR TO ARRIVAL IS NOT POSSIBLE. FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
Campground website
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Buena Vista
Park
Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Reservations
Reserve on Recreation.gov

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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