Cascade (Colorado)

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SALIDA, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (111 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cascade-colorado to be notified when sites open up.

Cascade Campground sits near Cascade Falls in beautiful Chaffee County and is within 5 miles of a private hot springs resort. The facility offers fishing, hiking, horseback riding, and other recreational activities in a scenic mountain setting.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Red Fox, Abert's Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, American Pipit, Evening Grosbeak, and American Robin are present in the area.

Insider tips for Cascade (Colorado): Arrive early Thursday or Friday as the campground normally fills by Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday. Bring your own firewood or purchase from the camp host. Sites are first come, first served but availability is not guaranteed even with early arrival.

Skip Cascade (Colorado) if: You require RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You need a self-contained RV as the campground is not suitable for larger rigs requiring utilities.. You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed..

Best time to visit Cascade (Colorado): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Chalk Lake (SALIDA, CO), Mount Princeton (SALIDA, CO), Bootleg (Nathrop, CO), Iron City (Nathrop, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cascade (Colorado)

Cell signal at Cascade (Colorado) (SALIDA, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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SALIDA, CO, CO★ 4.7 (111 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV73 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.✕ You need a self-contained RV as the campground is not suitable for larger rigs requiring utilities.✕ You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early Thursday or Friday as the campground normally fills by Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday.

Bring your own firewood or purchase from the camp host.

Sites are first come, first served but availability is not guaranteed even with early arrival.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, Red Fox, Abert's Squirrel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Hairy Woodpecker, American Pipit, Evening Grosbeak, and American Robin are present in the area.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cascade (Colorado) cost per night?+
Cascade (Colorado) costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Cascade (Colorado) open?+
Cascade (Colorado) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cascade (Colorado) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Cascade (Colorado)?+
Cascade (Colorado) can accommodate RVs up to 73 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cascade (Colorado)?+
Cascade (Colorado) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cascade (Colorado)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cascade (Colorado) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cascade (Colorado) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cascade (Colorado) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 4.7 (111)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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