Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every nightA forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.
Chambers Lake Campground sits on the shore of Chambers Lake about 60 miles north of Fort Collins, reached by following Highway 287 to Ted's Place and then west on Highway 14 into the mountains. The campground envelopes a small, no-wake reservoir used for irrigation, so water levels fall over the summer and the boat ramp inside the campground can become unusable in late season.











Length limits vary by campsite.
Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 50 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 044 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 047 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 026 standard nonelectric |
From the Forest Service
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.
RV electric, sewer and water connections are not available. Come with your RV/trailer water tank filled. Filling at campground hydrants cross-contaminates the system and is not allowed.
Extra parking is not available.
A no-wake boat speed is enforced on the lake
Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside the reservation season
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp for more information on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
All campsites must be occupied within 26 hours of the beginning of the reservation. If not present the site will be rented by first come first serve basis.
EXTRA VEHICLE FEES: One vehicle is included in your reservation. Any additional vehicles will be charged $8.00 per vehicle per night and will be collected by the camp host if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On. One vehicle consists of one camper being towed by vehicle, or any other vehicle towed behind camper. One van or one truck with camper attached counts as one vehicle. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at your site.
Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Tents must fit on the pads provided. RVs, trailers or other vehicles must fit on the parking spur. Driving or parking off road is not permitted. The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
Hookups (individual campsites): 50 no-hookup individual sites.
9054 U.S Hwy 285
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“Great area - Should have posted Chambers Lake was drained. I went to fish!”
“This campground doesn't overcrowd the sites. Plenty of space to not have neighbors close by. Nice central location even though the lake level was low. Keep an eye on that if you want to stay here in the future. Otherwise really nice and we would stay again.”
“Went in late September so many nearby sites were empty which was nice. Campsite and restrooms were clean. However, noise from Highway 14 was loud and constant. Didn't realize how close Site 10 was to Hwy 14 when we booked. Otherwise a great stay.”
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights33 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night| – |
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| $30 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 048 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 041 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 042 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 050 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 051 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 043 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 049 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 033 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 039 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
| 046 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Check-Out is at 12 P.M. Check-In is at 2 P.M.
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.
Modifications for this campground must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling the call center at 1-877-444-6777 PRIOR to your reservation start date. Customers and contact center agents cannot modify reservations on or after the check-in date.
50 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
Tent, van or small RV, no power
43 sites · $30, $59/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
Tents only, no power
7 sites · $30/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 38 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground
$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 4 · 50 mi from campground
$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 71 mi from campground
$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available
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For June weekends, book about 182 days ahead. Three in four June Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 178 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.
| Arrival month | Fri/Sat arrivals: half booked at least | A quarter at least | Other days: half booked at least | A quarter at least |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 178 days ahead | 182 days ahead | 150 days ahead | 176 days ahead |
| July | 176 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 135 days ahead | 180 days ahead |
| August | 170 days ahead | 181 days ahead | 105 days ahead | 181 days ahead |
| September | 110 days ahead | 179 days ahead | 56 days ahead | 150 days ahead |
Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.
Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (12,331 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

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