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Ohaver Lake

Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Sand DunesColorado⭐ 4.2 (207)
Ohaver Lake
🟢 9 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 46m ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 2 cancellations here, marked below
📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Ohaver Lake in Colorado has 9 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 46m agosites #009
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites #018, #020
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened 46m agosites #012
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #016
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites #019
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites #011
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites #026
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites #022

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite OHAV #009 — Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit.
Site OHAV #009 · Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #009 — Campsite with trees and gravel parking area.
Site OHAV #009 · Campsite with trees and gravel parking area.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #018 — Campsite in the trees with gravel parking area
Site OHAV #018 · Campsite in the trees with gravel parking areaSalida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #018 — Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.
Site OHAV #018 · Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #020 — Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit, lake i
Site OHAV #020 · Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit, lake iSalida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #020 — Campsite in the trees with gravel parking area, lake in back
Site OHAV #020 · Campsite in the trees with gravel parking area, lake in backSalida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #012 — Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit, with snow co
Site OHAV #012 · Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit, with snow coSalida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #012 — Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit, with snow co
Site OHAV #012 · Campsite with trees, picnic table and fire pit, with snow coSalida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #016 — Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.
Site OHAV #016 · Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #016 — Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.
Site OHAV #016 · Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #019 — Campsite in the trees with gravel parking area.
Site OHAV #019 · Campsite in the trees with gravel parking area.Salida Ranger District
Campsite OHAV #019 — Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.
Site OHAV #019 · Campsite in the trees with picnic table and fire pit.Salida Ranger District
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 6.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger6.8 midirections →
⚡ chargepoint10.9 midirections →
🔌 Charging station10.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Ohaver Lake over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $28–$56/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆207 ratings
5★119
4★45
3★22
2★14
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.8/4
AT&T0.2/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Ohaver Lake FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Ohaver Lake?

Ohaver Lake in Colorado takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Ohaver Lake?

Campsite fees at Ohaver Lake run about $28–$56/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Ohaver Lake when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Ohaver Lake often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Ohaver Lake?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Ohaver Lake over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 7–26 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Ohaver Lake a good campground?

Ohaver Lake holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 207 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Ohaver Lake?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Ohaver Lake, Verizon rates highest at 0.8 out of 5 from 96 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Ohaver Lake located?

Ohaver Lake is located in Great Sand Dunes, Colorado. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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