O’Haver Lake
O’Haver Lake Campground sits at an elevation of 9,200 feet, with ponderosa pines and aspen. Campsites are located along the shore of the lake, which is about 15 acres in size. This location is mostly a campground, but is great for day use and birding on the way to the site.
County: Chaffee
Directions: From Salida, Colorado, travel west on Highway 50 to Poncha Springs. Turn south on Hwy 285 for 5 miles. Turn right and go west on County Road 200 for 2.3 miles. Go west on County Road 202 for 2.5 miles.
Dates of Access: mid-May to mid-October
Hours: Day use only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Ownership: USFWS
Admission or Fees: A fee is required to enter
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: This site is not universally accessible. An accessible fishing pier is located along the southwest side of the lake.
Latitude: 38.4262376393
Longitude: -106.144825994
Contact Information
USFWS
Salida Ranger District
5575 Cleora Road, Salida, CO 81201
719-539-3591
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L968851