Chambers Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Rocky Mountain National Park Dump Station · 20.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 40.5948, -105.8500
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, and situated in a mountainous, lodgepole pine forest. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. 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 and wildlife viewing. Please note the boat ramp may be unusable in late summer due to drop in water level.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Chambers Lake Campground free?
No. Chambers Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Chambers Lake Campground?
Drive ten 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).
What are the rules at Chambers Lake Campground?
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.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
