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Camping at Chambers Lake near Morrison

Public campground · Morrison · 50 campsites

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

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.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 219 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 38 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesThings to knowAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

Good to know

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The parking length ranges from 20 to 45 feet.

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Rules

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.

Notice

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.

No site is open for every night of your stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Sites
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Amphitheater
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water
  • Lake Access
  • Parking Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Tent Pads
Check-in
02:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 50 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

9054 U.S Hwy 285
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Chambers Lake: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Chambers Lake?
Longest RV site listed: 38 ft (43 of 43 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Chambers Lake have RV hookups?
50 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Chambers Lake?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Chambers Lake?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 38 ft (43 of 43 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 50 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 44 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 51 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (74 reports), AT&T 0 (47 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $30/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing 9054 U.S Hwy 285 (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (219 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Great area - Should have posted Chambers Lake was drained. I went to fish!”

Greg F 3 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“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.”

jim w 5 · Oct 2025 · Recreation.gov

“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.”

S S 4 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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standard nonelectric
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tent only nonelectric
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✓ 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.

Directions

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.

Cancellation

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.

Compare site types

50 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

43 sites · $30, $59/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

7 sites · $30/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Estes Park Guided E-Bike Tour Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person
    • Retractable Glass Top Tours of RMNP by Purple Points Tour Company Estes Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours) Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 50 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

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.

Shak: 2021 Sprinter - Rocky Mountain Ready!
Shak: 2021 Sprinter - Rocky Mountain Ready!

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 38 mi from campground

$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2021 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite
2021 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 4 · 50 mi from campground

$125/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures
2021 Forest River RV Rockwood GEO Pro - Great for Adventures

Travel trailer · 21 ft · sleeps 6 · 71 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Chambers Lake

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Retractable Glass Top Tours of RMNP by Purple Points Tour Company
Retractable Glass Top Tours of RMNP by Purple Points Tour Company

Estes Park area · 4 hr–6 hr · from $139/person

Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)
Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person

Rock'n Roller Coaster Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)
Rock'n Roller Coaster Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

Estes Park area · 3.5 hr · from $125/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)
Winter Wonderland Adventure Tour | Sledding (Wildside 4x4 Tours)

Estes Park area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $140/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jun 11–Sep 18: RV & Tent $30–$59, Tent $30 per night
Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Chambers Lake

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.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
June178 days ahead182 days ahead150 days ahead176 days ahead
July176 days ahead181 days ahead135 days ahead180 days ahead
August170 days ahead181 days ahead105 days ahead181 days ahead
September110 days ahead179 days ahead56 days ahead150 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.

Private and Personalized Three Hour Morning Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
Private and Personalized Three Hour Morning Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person

Private Three Hour Afternoon Custom Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
Private Three Hour Afternoon Custom Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park area · 3 hr · from $166/person

Estes Park Guided E-Bike Tour
Estes Park Guided E-Bike Tour

Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Estes Park Guided EBike Tour Explore a Mountain Town by Ebike
Estes Park Guided EBike Tour Explore a Mountain Town by Ebike

Estes Park area · 2 hr · from $110/person

The Premier Wildlife Tours in Rocky Mountain National Park
The Premier Wildlife Tours in Rocky Mountain National Park

Estes Park area · 7 hr–8 hr · from $200/person