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Chambers Lake Campground

Elevation:	9,200 Feet (2867.8 Meters)
Number of Sites:	52
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Status:	Accepted
Usage:	Heavy

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Chambers Lake Campground Reservations

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General Description

Chambers Lake Campground sits adjacent to Chambers Lake, 60 miles west of Fort Collins, at an elevation of 9,200 feet. Nearby recreation activities include boating in Chambers Lake (motors up to 10 hp, no wake), fishing, and hiking.

Facilities:
Chambers Lake has 45 campsites. The campground has drinking water, toilets, fire grates (limited wood available), picnic tables, and trash service. There is a boat ramp, but the water level varies so check before bringing a boat. Chambers Lake has handicapped accessible campsites and facilities.

Directions from Fort Collins: Travel northwest on Highway 14 approximately 62 miles to the site.

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Boat Launching	There is a boat ramp at the campground, but water levels vary.	Yes
	RV Camping	30 foot maximum spur length.	Yes
	Tent Camping		Yes
	Camping	Chambers Lake Campground	Yes
	Cold Water Fishing	Chambers and surrounding lakes and streams.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	The Rawah Wilderness is located just west of the campground.	Yes
	Canoeing	Chambers Lake	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	surrounding area	Yes

Related Activities

Blue Lake Trail - This trail near Cameron Pass, west of Fort Collins, leads to Blue Lake.

Green Ridge Four-Wheel Drive Road - This trail runs between the Laramie River Road at Chambers Lake to the Bald Mountain Jeep Trail. It is open to hikers, horsemen, four-wheel drives, ATVs and bicyclists.