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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Verified camper report noted sunny and cool weather in September; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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
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#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.
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