U.S. Forest Service · Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Cascade (Colorado)

Cascade Campground is located in beautiful Chaffee County, Colorado. This popular facility sits near Cascade Falls and is within 5 miles of a private hot springs resort, making it an ideal location for rest and relaxation. "First come, first served" does not necessarily mean that the site will be available when you get there. Someone may get there before you. This is a popular campground and is normally full starting on Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, so plan accordingly. Stream fishing is best above Cascade Falls, just accross the road from the campground. Nearby Chalk Lake is heralded as a great family fishing lake with rainbow, brook and brown trout.

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Campsite in the forest with blue sky in background — Salida Ranger District

Campsites

Standard, no hookups	21
Total	21

Amenities & rules

✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 73 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Buena Vista, Colorado, take Highway 285 south to Nathrop. Turn west on County Road 162 and travel 9 miles to the campground.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

Chalk Lake

CO · 19 sites

0.6 miles away

Reservable

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

Mount Princeton

CO · 19 sites

1.2 miles away

Reservable

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

Bootleg

4 sites

2.6 miles away

Reservable

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

Iron City

4 sites

4.9 miles away

Reservable

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

Cottonwood Lake - Psicc (Co)

4 sites

5.6 miles away

First-come

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche

North Fork Campground

7.9 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.