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Campsite #18 at Cascade Campground, CO
$24
Campsite #18
| 8 people | |
| 51 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
6/12
7/30
Campsite #18 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (10)
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@TimK7749908 · Camped on Sep 30, 2024 at Campsite #18
Beautiful area, only drawback was my campsite was right next to the road. Also it is a popular campground and difficult to get a reservation. There are two other campsites nearby that were closed or it would be much easier to find camping. On the more expensive side to reserve a campsite and pay the recreation.gov fee
@scottb3088469 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #18
Good points------------------I stayed in site #12. Large site and lots of privacy from surrounding sites. Nice shade with lots of trees with even a couple good spots for a tent if desired. I was able to string up my hammock. Site is level, only needed about 1" of lift, and was easy to back into. There is a bathroom nearby (pit toilet) as well as potable water to fill up a bucket or jug. The Chalk River is literally across the street and can be heard from the campsite, which was nice. Mt Princeton Hot Springs are about 4 miles away and would make a fun daytime event. Restaurant is expensive, but there is a small mini-mart to get cheaper food. St Elmo Ghost Town is about 10 miles up the road and is another thing to do. Bad Points:------------------Site #12 is literally right on the road. Maybe 50' from the trailer. This road is quite popular as it's the main way into St Elmo Ghost Town as well as a lot of off-road trails for vehicles. So you have lots of people driving large vehicles towing ATVs from about 6:30 am until 8:00 pm. So, very noisy during this time. Also, if my kids were still small, I probably would have tried to move to another site. Unless you watch them like a hawk, they could easily wander onto the road and the vehicles would not see them in time as there is a ton of vegetation blocking the view around the curve. The speed limit on this road is probably 35/45 mph but people drive faster. Cell Service------------------I have Verizon but only had 1 bar or service. This didn't matter as I couldn't get texts, data, or calls. I had to drive back down the road about 6 miles past Mt Princeton Hot Springs before I could text, call, or get data. I didn't care too much because I like being away from all that, but some people do care.
@DaveH8980161 · Camped on Jun 15, 2024 at Campsite #18
June 24 was my 3rd summertime trip to Cascade. The campground hosts have all been efficient, though some were more friendly and helpful. In 2020 I camped 5 nights in Site 20. Last year I camped 6 nights in 21. This year I chose Site 18, and stayed 8 days. They have all been great sites, but 18 was perfect for me. Its very handy to two restrooms, the water pump, and dumpster. Many dont like its proximity to the road, but I did not find the traffic intrusive, and I was camping solo with a Harley-Davidson and small pop-up, so I was outside at all times. Its definitely close enough to the creek and Cascade Falls that you can hear it all day and especially at night. One afternoon I had two does show up on my site momentarily, before they saw me and scampered across the road to the safety of Chalk Creek. I had plenty of shade, but also had good morning sun on the site to recharge my solar battery which powers a CPAP machine, plus the little things.I highly recommend Cascade!
@TomE1777758 · Camped on Jul 26, 2022 at Campsite #18
Great campground,clean and neat thanks to the wonderful hosts!
@RobertD128 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great location
@SaraR594 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #18
The campground is surrounded by towering mountains and every view is amazing. There is a lot of shade in the campground and Chalk Creek is across the street with plenty of trails that lead to the creek.
@MichelleK279 · Camped on Jun 10, 2021 at Campsite #18
Great campsite. High altitude so bring layers. Nice location to St. Elmo and Mt Princeton Hot Springs.
@TerryC336 · Camped on Aug 9, 2020 at Campsite #18
I love spending time at this camp ground and will be back for as long as I can.
@MarceyS362 · Camped on Jul 13, 2020 at Campsite #18
Perfect in every way.
@delbertg331 · Camped on Aug 11, 2019 at Campsite #18
The camp host was very helpful. We love staying at cascase, its a wonderful place to camp. Just wish it wasent so popular, very hard to get reservations.
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