Fishing pier across from Site 011.
Open

Open May through October, weather dependent. Mix of reservable sites (via Recreation.gov) and first-come, first-served walk-up sites. Extremely popular; often full by Thursday or Friday on weekends. Minimum 2-night stay required on weekends; 3-night minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from minimums. Water system may be unavailable early or late in season.

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 9:23AM MDT until June 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:23 AM — June 30th, 1:30 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228 and 233. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 29 at 9:23AM MDT until June 29 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:23 AM — June 30th, 1:30 AM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 226, 227, 228 and 233. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 28 at 9:03PM MDT until June 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

June 28th, 9:03 PM — 1:15 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 224 and 228. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph Monday and gusts up to 45 mph on Tuesday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Extreme fire danger is expected. Fires will catch easily and spread rapidly out of control.

About

O'Haver Lake Campground is a scenic lakeside destination at 9,200 feet in San Isabel National Forest's Salida Ranger District. The 31 campsites are nestled among ponderosa pines, which give off a distinctive vanilla scent, and quaking aspens that put on golden displays in autumn. Sites sit along the shores of O'Haver Lake, a 15-acre lake stocked with rainbow and brook trout. The campground offers vault toilets and potable water but no hookups or showers. An accessible fishing pier provides lake access, and non-motorized watercraft are welcome. Firewood is sold on-site for $10 per bundle. Maximum occupancy is 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles (or 1 RV up to 45 feet) per site. Nearby attractions include the historic Denver and Rio Grande railroad grade, a popular mountain biking route from Monarch Pass to Marshall Pass. Silver Creek, Starvation Creek, Poncha Creek trails and the Rainbow Trail are also accessible from the area.

Directions

From Salida, travel west on Highway 50 to Poncha Springs. Turn south on Highway 285 for 5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 200 and continue 2.3 miles. Turn west on County Road 202 and proceed 2.5 miles to the 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 $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 539-3591

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Fishing pier across from Site 011.
Campsite near lake
Day Use Parking Area
Day Use area with picnic tables
Photo of O'Haver Lake
O'Haver Lake

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