Chambers Lake
Chambers Lake Campground is located approximately 60 miles north of Fort Collins, Colo. on beautiful Chambers Lake. Visitors enjoy the area for its great fishing and canoeing, as well as abundant trail opportunities and wilderness access.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 38 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
50 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | BDBL | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | Yes | |
| 025 | BDBL | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | Yes | |
| 031 | BDBL | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | Yes | |
| 034 | BDBL | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 16 / 1 | ||
| 021 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | ||
| 022 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 023 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 026 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 027 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 028 | BSNG | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 38 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Accessibility | Sites 024, 025, 031, 001 and 27 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers single and double family campsites, many of which are accessible. Each site contains a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A playground area is located within the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG |
| Booking | Most campsites are reservable just before Memorial Day weekend through the end of the season. Make your reservations at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 as early as 6 months in advance… |
| Fees | Fees are discounted 25% when water is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees. |
| Rules | A single site may hold up to eight people. Double sites will accommodate more people. Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur because driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet. |
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG recreation page ↗
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Getting there
From Interstate 25 at Fort Collins, take Highway 287 north for 10 miles to Ted's Place, then take Highway 14 west for 50 miles to the campground.
| Nearest town | Morrison, Colorado |
| Coordinates | 40.5958° N, 105.8429° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Fire nearby
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19 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Kirks Mountain Adventures ↗ | 22.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Manhattan RV & Trailer ↗ | 42.5 mi |
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Chambers Lake Campground - Colorado
Worth a stop
Many hiking and horseback riding trails in the area provide access to the Neota and Comanche Peak wilderness areas, which are located nearby.
- 0.3 mi
- 0.4 mi
- 1.2 mi
- 5.6 miFreewater Bridge Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 6.9 miLong Draw #3 Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miChambers Lake1.5 mi trail · hiking
- 0.9 miBlue Lake Spur0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miMeadow Snow3.9 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miLong Draw ↗13.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.4 miBlue Lake ↗16.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, snowshoe, ski
- 1.5 miSawmill Snow3.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miLong Draw Parking (Winter) Trailhead ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
- 1.3 miBlue Lake Trailhead (#959) ↗Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Neota Wilderness begins about 2.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.8 miNeota Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 9,927 acres
- 3.5 miComanche Peak Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 68,025 acres
- 5.4 miRawah Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 74,408 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a rustic, mountainous area, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Some sites have reduced shade because many hazardous lodgepole pine trees have been removed due to the mountain pine beetle epidemic.
Recreation
Popular activities included fishing, canoeing and boating on Chambers Lake, which is a no-wake lake. Anglers cast for rainbow, cutthroat and lake trout. A boat ramp is located within the campground. The lake is a storage reservoir for irrigation water and is drawn down over the course of the summer. The Blue Lake Trail No. 959 begins nearby. The 7.2-mile trail provides access to the Rawah Wilderness. Several additional hiking and biking trails can be found in the surrounding area.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Chambers Lake?
Sites at Chambers Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Most campsites are reservable just before Memorial Day weekend through the end of the season. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Chambers Lake?
Fees are discounted 25% when water is off. Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Golden Age and Golden Access passes provide cardholders half price for basic campground fees.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Chambers Lake?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Chambers Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Chambers Lake have?
51 sites, including 43 standard sites without power and 7 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Chambers Lake?
The longest site here provides 38 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Chambers Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Chambers Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Chambers Lake?
Sites 024, 025, 031, and 001 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 31 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Chambers Lake?
Popular activities included fishing, canoeing and boating on Chambers Lake, which is a no-wake lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Chambers Lake?
Morrison, Colorado. Many hiking and horseback riding trails in the area provide access to the Neota and Comanche Peak wilderness areas, which are located nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Chambers Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Aspen Glen Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), Big South Campground (3.2 mi, first-come), and Tunnel Campground (5.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby