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Open seasonally from mid-May through September, weather dependent. Services such as water, trash collection, and camp host may not be available during early and late season. Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently in effect. This is a popular campground that typically fills by Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday.

Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 6:49PM MDT until August 5 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

6:49 PM — August 6th, 11:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning issued August 5 at 6:49PM MDT until August 6 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

6:49 PM — August 6th, 11:00 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 220... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 220. * WINDS...West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 7 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.

Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

4:10 PM — August 6th, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Grand, Rio Blanco, Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Mesa, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, Montezuma, La Plata, Saguache, San Juan, Hinsdale, Mineral, Archuleta, Jackson, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Elbert, Lake, Park, Teller, El Paso, Chaffee, Fremont, Pueblo, Custer, Huerfano, Rio Grande, Alamosa, Costilla and Conejos Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Grand Junction, Delta, Gunnison, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez, Durango, Hermosa, Honeyville, Rockwood, Saguache, Silverton, Lake City, Creede, Pagosa Springs, Walden, Central City, Georgetown, Kiowa, Leadville, Fairplay, Cripple Creek, Colorado Springs, Buena Vista, Salida, Canon City, Pueblo, Westcliffe, Del Norte, South Fork, Alamosa, San Luis and Conejos. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday August 05 to 900 AM Thursday August 06 IMPACTS...Areas of moderate to heavy smoke, from in-state and out- of-state wildfires, will be possible across the advisory area through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Chalk Lake Campground is located in the heart of Chalk Creek Canyon within San Isabel National Forest, at an elevation of 9,000 feet. The canyon derives its name from the soft, white, chalk-like kaolinite clay mineral that forms the distinctive canyon walls, deposited by ancient hot springs. The campground offers 19 sites, with sites 4-9 and 14 available on a first-come-first-served basis while the remaining sites can be reserved through Recreation.gov. The adjacent 12-acre Chalk Lake is regularly stocked with rainbow, brook, and brown trout, making it an excellent family fishing destination where motorized boats are prohibited. Chalk Creek above Cascade Falls also provides quality fishing opportunities. The area is popular for OHV riding with trails leading to Mount Antero, Baldwin Lake, Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Pomeroy Lakes, and Williams Pass. Nearby attractions include the historic ghost town of St. Elmo, just 15 minutes away, where visitors can explore preserved mining-era structures including an old saloon and county courthouse. The Cascade Loop Trail begins across from the campground, and the Chalk Creek Trailhead two miles east provides access to the 500-mile Colorado Trail. A private hot springs resort is located within 4 miles of the campground.

Directions

From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south for 7 miles to County Road 162. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 8 miles to Chalk Lake Campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length 50ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (877) 444-6777

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Creek the flows next to campground
Campsite with tents
Close up photo of Agnes Vallie Falls
Campsite with Chalk Cliffs in background
Campsite with small camper trailer
Campsite near creek
Campsite near creek

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