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San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground

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Location

San Isabel National Forest Chalk Lake Campground is located in Colorado

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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Access

Drive-In
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Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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AT&T
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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

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites

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Meg D.

Traveler

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 down a few stairs and set back against the creek. Chalk Lake is the next driveway and a great spot for fishing! The lake is stocked and the fish bite all day! Just little brook and rainbow trout. No cell service at the site for Xfinity/Verizon. Def take the trip up to ghost town St. Elmo if you are up this way. View of the stars/Milky Way is spectacular in this area.

Site12

Month of VisitSeptember

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Vanessa R.

Guide

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

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Whitney L.

Guide

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 peak season! FREE dispersed camping is just 5 miles south on FR 295 and tons of true dispersed sites are in the Browns Creek area south of CR162 off of CR 270 and CR 272.

Sitedispersed, browns creek

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