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Cascade Campground

Capacity:	230 People
Elevation:	9,700 Feet (3023.7 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	23
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks:	reservable sites include 6, 10 - 22
Reservation Status:	Accepted

Outfitters and Guides

Cascade Campground Reservations

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General Description

The Cascade Campground has 23 sites and can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet. Services at the campground include drinking water, vault toilets, tables, fire grates and trash dumpsters. Recycling of aluminum cans is encouraged. No trailer hookups are provided by the concessionaire. The campground is wooded with Ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and aspen trees. Sites 19 - 22 have larger parking area and are level sites ideal for tent camping and RV camping. Sites 13 - 18 are smaller sites located on a slope. Site 9 is small and very rocky.

The Chalk Creek Canyon is distinctive for the white chalk cliffs that mark the entrance to the canyon. Mt. Princeton (14,197') is located on the northern side of the canyon and Mt. Antero (14, 269') can be seen on the southern side of the canyon. The historic town of St. Elmo is located approximately 15 miles up the canyon.

Fishing is available in the lower portion of the canyon at Chalk Lake, Wright's Lake and along Chalk Creek. High elevation lakes include Baldwin, Pomeroy, Grizzly and Hancock. These lakes are accessible by foot or four-wheel drive. Hiking accessible from Cascade Campground include Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Mt. Princeton Trail and Mt. Antero Trail. The four-wheel drive roads easily accessible from Cascade Campground include Tincup Pass, Hancock Pass, Baldwin Gulch and Mt. Antero.

Directions from Buena Vista: Drive approximately 15 miles south of Buena Vista on Highway 285. Turn right on to County Road 162 and travel 9.6 miles to Cascade Family Campground. County Road 162 is paved for 8 miles before the campground.

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

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Services at the campground inc

		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: scoutsol Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: This is a really nice campground- the mountain seems to rise right above you, the spaces feel somewhat isolated, and the area is chocked with things to do. Conditions: Almost all the sites are surrounded by tall trees, and the breaks in them reveal steep mountainsides. Chalk Lake yielded a couple of dinner sized rainbows, and the drive to St Elmo was easy and beautiful- even saw a very large motor home coming back from the town.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail	No
	Family Camping	Cascade Family Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Cascade Family Campground - 35' maximum	Yes
	Tent Camping	Cascade Family Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Cascade Family Campground - 35' maximum	Yes
	Camping	Cascade Campground	Yes
	History	St. Elmo National Historic District	No
	Fishing	Chalk Creek, Chalk Lake, Wright's Lake, Baldwin Lake, Pomeroy Lake, Grizzly Lake and Hancock Lake.	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Animal Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Bird Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Mushroom Identification	Cascade Family Campground - Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Plant Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	ATV Riding	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Motorcycle Riding	Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Narrow Guage Trail, Agnes Vaille Falls Trail, Colorado Trail, Poplar Gulch Trail, Baldwin Creek Road, Upper Browns Road, Tincup Pass Road, Hancock Road	Yes

Related Activities

Chalk Lake - Chalk Lake is located in the Chalk Creek drainage on County Road 162 southwest of Buena Vista. Four campground are located within close proximity of the lake.

Iron City Campground - The Iron City Campground is located in the Chalk Creek drainage near the well-preserved mining town of St. Elmo. This area offers many attractions for outdoor enthusiasts such as fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.

Mt.princeton Campground - Mt. Princeton Campground is partially wooded with Ponderosa pine, aspen and cedar trees. The campground has 17 sites.

Poplar Gulch Trail - The Poplar Gulch Trail leads north miles from St. Elmo to South Cottonwood Creek. It traverses 2 scenic valleys and over a high saddle for views of the Sawatch Mountain Range.