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Chambers Lake
Total sites: 50
Available Today: 8 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 8 FF*
Available this Weekend: 10 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
9,193 ft
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests › Canyon Lakes Ranger District › Colorado
› Jackson County
› Gould
› Chambers Lake Campground
Chambers Lake Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Chambers Lake Campground is located in the Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (1 hr 38 min west of Fort Collins, CO) with an elevation of 9,193 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid September. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 21 and 38 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $26.00 to $52.00. Some amenities include drinking water, accessible, playground, boat ramp, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, firewood. Activities include biking, boating, ohv trails nearby, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (145)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 61% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 4% |
@JudithL01D37D1 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #46
The one star is due to the lake being drained and now a giant wet mud pit. Wouldve been nice to have been alerted to this prior to our arrival. The host kept the bathrooms immaculate and well stocked. Just super bummed on the empty lake.
@KayniW6A4FA65A · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #38
We go annually to Chambers, but this year the lake was drained for a dam repair, and no one was given any notice. Our site looked over the mud, and no one could reasonably get anything on the water. A notice of the lake being drained mid-July would have been extremely helpful.Not sure if there is a new camp host/manager this year, but the bathrooms were the worst weve seen them, all the signage about bears, regulations, wildlife, etc. had been removed from the bulletin boards at outhouses, and it was a very unfriendly environment all around! Reconsider any trips to Chambers anytime soon!
@BruceW24312111 · Camped on Jul 16, 2025 at Campsite #40
Was so excited for our family camping trip to Chambers Lake, and ready to enjoy paddle boarding with the grandkids. Alas, we arrived on Wednesday, July 16th only to find the lake was being drained for work on the dam. Understand that maintenance needs to be done, but to have no notice about the condition of the lake on the campground website is unconscionable. And, lake-related activities are the main reason to choose this campground. Shame on you, US Forest Service, for not notifying anyone about this, including Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), who had shown up with a boat to do a fish study.We ended up shortening our camping trip from 5 nights to 2.
@DanV40F25552E1 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #17
Lake was really low when we were there in early July, but there are many other fishing options in the area. Wildflowers were very nice.
@SarahL7105976 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #20
Chambers Lake campground was good. Bathrooms were clean. Host was friendly. Unfortunately, the actual lake had been drained and was not useable during our stay.
@IsaiahFF7ADED2 · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #23
Knowing the time of year the lake is dry world be good to know. It was a great spot to camp. Great amenities wonderful spot with plenty of hiking nearby
@BethanyH749D0A · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #45
The location was beautiful. Lots of great campsite options available. The bathrooms were well maintained and the camp host was very kind
@JeffG6611372 · Camped on Jul 9, 2025 at Campsite #7
Toilets were clean but foul smelling. Zero shade on our site, and lots of burn area around to look at. Also, the lake was so low it was just mud in a lot of places! Overall "ok" experience.
@KatherineFC652 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #21
I start this by saying that I should have done more research about the lake itself and the area. No one goes in this water, they go on it. My bad. However, lots of bugs, more than were used to in Colorado made but made bug spray a constant requirement. We were here for four days and never met the camp host in spite of watching him drive by multiple times, which is atypical. Also had the unfortunate experience of having to tell multiple thing bits (8-10 yo) that it was not on to harass and abuse chipmunks with slingshots and nets only to have their Neanderthal father come and defend them. My daughter and I didn't feel particularly safe in this campground because of this combination of issues and considered leaving early. Probably a fine place to go to fish and not follow rules and laws but we don't be back.
@JavieraD67154E · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #27
Beautiful place, good facilities, big campsites, amazing views to the lake and fun trails!We had an incredible time in Chambers Lake.Bring cash in case you want to buy firewood.
@JavieraDB96875 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #27
Beautiful place, good facilities, big campsites, amazing views to the lake and fun trails!We had an incredible time in Chambers Lake.Bring cash in case you want to buy firewood.
@TrudyRH08AE116 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #12
Chambers Lake is beautiful, I enjoyed my stay but wanted to stay longer and was told the rules were changed. They said if there was a reservation for four days and nobody showed up within those couple of days I could not take their spot. I was able to stay one night extra, It would be nice if people dont show up that people that are there and want to stay longer could stay. Thank you.
@PamelaB5154250 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #44
It was very clean and the people where very nice. Beautiful scenery and wildlife.
@MichaelF459455 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #30
Everything went well
@PaulS8803282 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #6
Wonderful privacy. A very clean campground. No hookups and no phone service until Walden 37 miles west or Bellvue 51 miles east, but if you want a nice experience in the forest without distractions, this is the place to be.
@MichaelF459455 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #30
Everything went well
@DanielM5313297 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #32
Amazing campground!The host was helpful, social, and clearly enjoyed his job.
@CraigE2678952 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #40
Beautiful, well maintained campground on a beautiful lake, but very busy with many tenters travelling in and out.
@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #46
Awesome, quiet spot. Well taken care of by the hosts.
@EricKDAE7AA581 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #2
The camp host(Steve) was very accommodating when we had to move sites. They had to charge us for the change but communicated well and made sure we were able to get a site that worked for us. The place is beautiful, and other than a lack of fish I have no notes!
@DeniseF8919146 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #19
Hosts were excellent. Wonderful people, worked hard, kept the vault toilets very clean, and cared for the entire campground with great care.
@PamB8346179 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #17
We stayed in site 4. It is a nice site with RV parking and a nice tent pad on the far side of the picnic table and has plenty of shade. It is a large site with plenty of room. The campground is large but nice with privacy from other campers. The bathrooms are kept fairly clean with deoderizer in them. The camp hosts do a fine job of keeping the campground up and running efficiently so all campers can enjoy their stay.
@TonetteB16068C · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #6
It was a messy campground. Trees were down from a fire from 5 years ago. The drainage was not taken care of and caused ponding and mosquitoes. Overall poorly maintained. Our site was supposed to be a double site. we eventually got both trailers on the site. It took great effort while traffic was backing up on the campground drive and once the trailers were situated , we created a maze between the trailers. One trailer was 30 and the other was 24. Both of which were supposed to fit.
@AndrewH3730305 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #23
Spot 23 was very beautiful, however it was barley big enough for our little 19 foot trailer. Very difficult to back into.
@GaryUEF6E0DC8E · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #8
Chambers Lake is one of our favorites. Campground is excellent. Lake lends itself to fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, etc. Minimal bugz in mid-June - no juice needed on this trip. Toilet facilities are clean. In fact, entire park is very clean. However, the park is showing signs of 'neglect'. I say that in quotes because I'm not sure the reason is the fault of the local staff. Rather, I believe it's due to inadequate funding. In any event, signage is wearing out to the point you can't read it. No more recycling collection. The old trail shown on the map is very abbreviated now due to deadfall - USFS is no longer maintaining it. The bridge over the creek is missing a railing in places. Haven't seen a Ranger-led talk at the amphitheater in ages. Despite these issues, I want to emphasize that Chambers is a wonderful asset nevertheless. We have regularly gone there and will continue to do so.
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