The Best Camping in Chaffee County
Looking for the best camping in Chaffee County? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Chaffee County. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top camping spots in and near Chaffee County
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Salida, Colorado
Hunt Lake Trail
7.11 mi / 1890 ft gainHunt Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Montezuma, Colorado.Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Hike Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak
4.09.25 mi / 4600 ft gainStart out on the Shavano and Tabeguache Trailhead off of FR 252 outside of Poncha Springs, at about 9,700 feet, and begin your trek into the forest. In the first half of a mile there are a few trail marker signs that should be read carefully to insure the right path is followed, but these signs ...Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Colorado Trail : Segment 16
14.9 mi / 2746 ft gainColorado Trail : Segment 16 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Sargents, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Mount Antero via Wagon and Little Browns Creek Trail
15.85 mi / 5499 ft gainMount Antero via Wagon and Little Browns Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nathrop, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Mount Antero Trail
14.55 mi / 4672 ft gainMount Antero Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nathrop, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Hancock Pass and Alpine Tunnel OHV Trail
14.81 mi / 3258 ft gainHancock Pass and Alpine Tunnel OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Monarch, Colorado.Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Aspen Ridge OHV Trail
28.74 mi / 4049 ft gainAspen Ridge OHV Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Salida, Colorado.Read more -
Saguache, Colorado
Colorado Trail : Segment 17
20.53 mi / 2507 ft gainColorado Trail : Segment 17 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Saguache, Colorado.Read more -
Gunnison County, Colorado
Mirror Lake Campground
0.12 mi / 20 ft gainMirror Lake Campground is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Almont, Colorado.Read more -
Nathrop, Colorado
Cottonwood Lake Campground
0.51 mi / 20 ft gainCottonwood Lake Campground is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Nathrop, Colorado.Read more -
Ohio City, Colorado
Fossil Ridge Trail
11.97 mi / 2579 ft gainFossil Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pitkin, Colorado.Read more -
Ohio City, Colorado
Mill Lake Trail
3.78 mi / 1480 ft gainMill Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Gunnison, Colorado.Read more -
Chaffee County, Colorado
Camp in Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area
4.0Head toward Nathrop, CO on U.S. High 295. Turn east between mile markers 144 and 145 onto Chaffee County Road 301. Take the road until the pavement runs out and turn right onto Chaffee County Road 300. Drive a couple miles on the road and through the Ruby Mountain campgrounds (paid lots only) unt...Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Colorado Trail: CR 306 to CR 322
19.86 mi / 2956 ft gainColorado Trail: CR 306 to CR 322 is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Buena Vista, Colorado.Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Ptarmigan Lake near Buena Vista
5.06.01 mi / 1608 ft gainWhen you begin the trail, make sure to choose the correct trailhead from the parking lot (located on the south side of the lot to the left, NOT behind the bathroom). From there, begin a moderate climb through a shaded fir forest to the tree line. Emerge in a meadow at a pond and the lower lake, ...Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Buena Vista to Tincup OHV Route
32.22 mi / 4659 ft gainBuena Vista to Tincup OHV Route is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Buena Vista, Colorado.Read more