Chambers Lake Campground

State: Colorado

Address 1: Approximately 60 miles northwest of Fort Collins

Open: late June - late September

Number of Sites: 44

Elevation: 9163

County: Larimer

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: This campground is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado and situated in a mountainous, lodgepole pine forest. Facilities provided include restrooms and drinking water near each restroom. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, and picnic table. Additional facilities provided include a playground area and a boat ramp. Popular activities include fishing and boating on Chambers Lake or other near by lakes and streams, hiking, scenic driving, four-wheel driving, and wildlife viewing.

Fees: $18 single site; $36 double site. Fees are half-price when water is off. (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Water: Drinking water available until 9/30

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: 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. Call the local ranger district office for site-specific measurements.

Closest Towns: Fort Collins, Rustic, Walden

Directions: Drive 10 miles north of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287. Turn left (west) onto Colorado Highway 14 and travel approximately 51 miles. Turn right (north) onto signed road into campground (this will be approximately one mile past the turnoff for Laramie River Road).