Ohaver Lake

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SALIDA, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Price range: $28–$56 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (167 reviews)

Season: May through October

The Forest Service wants your opinion on reserving sites at O’Haver Lake Campground. Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey at: https://forms.office.com/g/zFknf0tZbS O’Haver Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, with ponderosa pines and aspen. It is located on the shores of O’Haver Lake.

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

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

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

O'Haver Lake sits at 9,200 feet surrounded by ponderosa pines and aspen, offering stunning mountain views and a serene, quiet setting popular for fishing and non-motorized boating. Campers praise the clean water, beautiful scenery with Mt. Ouray backdrop, and lack of cell service.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn sheep, wapiti (elk), great horned owls, Steller's jays, and garter snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Ohaver Lake: Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills on weekends Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups No cell service available, making it ideal for a digital detox

Skip Ohaver Lake if: You need RV hookups—none are available. You require reliable cell service. You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Ohaver Lake: September — Verified camper report noted sunny and cool weather in September; campground operates May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: Brewery Creek Guard Station (SAGUACHE, CO), Angel Of Shavano Group (SALIDA, CO), Monarch Park (SALIDA, CO), North Fork Campground (Salida, Co) (Salida, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Ohaver Lake

Cell signal at Ohaver Lake (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★ 4.2 (167 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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The Forest Service wants your opinion on reserving sites at O’Haver Lake Campground. Please take a moment to fill out a brief survey at: https://forms.office.com/g/zFknf0tZbS O’Haver Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, with ponderosa pines and aspen. It is located on the shores of O’Haver Lake.

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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
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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 need RV hookups—none are available✕ You require reliable cell service✕ You're visiting November through April—seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground that fills on weekends

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups

No cell service available, making it ideal for a digital detox

Best: September

Verified camper report noted sunny and cool weather in September; campground operates May through October

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: Bighorn sheep, wapiti (elk), great horned owls, Steller's jays, and garter snakes present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Salida, Colorado: Travel west on Highway 50 to Poncha Springs. Turn south on Hwy 285 and travel for 5 miles. Turn right onto County Road 200 and continue for 2.3 miles. Turn west on County Road 202 and proceed 2.5 miles.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Ohaver Lake cost per night?+
Ohaver Lake costs $28–$56 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Ohaver Lake open?+
Ohaver Lake is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Ohaver Lake have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Ohaver Lake?+
Ohaver Lake is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Ohaver Lake?+
Ohaver Lake 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 Ohaver Lake?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Ohaver Lake is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Ohaver Lake open, and what are check-in times?+
Ohaver Lake 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
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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
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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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$28 /night★ 4.2 (167)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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