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O'haver Lake Campground

Capacity:	300 People
Elevation:	9,200 Feet (2867.8 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	30
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks:	reservations accepted for the following sites: 1-3, 1, 11, 17-25
Reservation Status:	Accepted for Selected Sites

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General Description

O'Haver Lake is a small 15 acre reservoir where the whole family can enjoy a day of fishing and camping surrounded by tall pine trees. Because of it's popularity, the campground is usually filled by early afternoon. The campground has 29 sites some of which accommodate trailers up to 22 feet. Reservations are accepted for 17 sites. Sites 9, 12, 19, 20, 22, 24-26, 28 and 29 are lake side. Sites 10 and 11 are across the road from the wheelchair accessible fishing pier, and site 13 is not shady. The services provided are drinking water, vault toilets, tables, fire grates and garbage dumpsters. No hookups are available.

Fishing is a star attraction at O'Haver Lake, which has a wheelchair accessible pier. If the lake is too crowded Silver Creek and Poncha Creek are also close. Hikers may gain access to the Rainbow Trail, Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail at Marshall Pass (west of the campground). The closest four-wheeling opportunities are Poncha a Creek Road and Silver Creek Road, which are very popular. The aspen trees in the fall are spectacular in this area.

Directions from Poncha Springs: Travel south on Highway 285 for 5 miles, or until you reach County Road 200. Turn right on to County Road 200 for 2.3 miles. Look for County Road 202 and turn west on it and drive for 1.5 miles to the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Mid-May through Mid-September .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	The services provided are drin
extra vehicle charge	Call for Current Fee	An extra vehicle charge of $4

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Filed By: Richard walker (GIG HARBOR , WA) Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: My 3 freinds and I got there the day after the lake had been stocked with hundreds of hungry Snake River Cut Throat Trout. Fly Fishing was hot for us although others were struggling using bait! Conditions: Mid May and it was cool and a little windy Filed By: Kate (Santa Fe, NM) Number of People Encountered: 25-50 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: This place is beautiful! I saw lots of other campers but there was plenty of space between sites so it didn't feel crowded. I especially liked the view of Mt. Ouray right across the lake. I think this is one of my favorite campgrounds ever.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail	No
	Family Camping	O'Haver Lake Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	O'Haver Lake Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	O'Haver Lake Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	O'Haver Lake Campground	Yes
	Camping	O'haver Lake Campground	Yes
	Fishing	O'Haver Lake, Poncha Creek, Silver Creek	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Poncha Creek Road, Silver Creek Road	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail	No
	Horseback Riding	Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Rainbow Trail, Poncha Creek Road, Silver Creek Road
	Lakes & Reservoirs	O'Haver Lake	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Poncha Creek Road, Silver Creek Road	No
	Motorcycle Riding	Poncha Creek Road, Silver Creek Road	No
	Canoeing	O'Haver Lake	Yes