I highly recommend this park, especially after seeing some of the other ones in the vicinity. Pet Friendly. The customer service was spectacular. Quiet, except raging stream that runs along sites 6-10. 285. The campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet in Chalk Creek Canyon, which gets its name from the soft, white, chalk-like kaolinite canyon walls. Kaolinite is a clay mineral that was deposited by percolating hot springs. Alas, we'd have to make due. Chalk Creek Campground and RV Park . Chalk Creek is a 2.7 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Leadville, Colorado that features a river and is rated as moderate. Overview. We walked down there so that our group had breakfast by the river and my granddaughter was fasci... We were backed up against a wooded irrigation ditch. Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. Campendium users haven't asked any questions about Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park, We had an overflow spot which was perfect for us. Search for other Campgrounds & Recreational Vehicle Parks in Nathrop on The Real Yellow Pages®. Add to Trip. When I checked in, someone escorted us to our spot and helped us back in. Recommend ownership put some $$ into this place and stop nickle & diming campers with pay showers! Our overflow lot was near the highway but the noise didn't bother us. The men’s side has a urinal and toilet in that space. Social butterflies will love this scenic campground on the Chalk River (not Chalk Lake, which is a mile away). more. Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas. We liked it so much we spent an extra night before heading north towards Leadville. Our site was fine for the Motorhome. We stayed in a lovely "premium" space. If we were going back we would request sites 20, 21, 27 or 28 by the creek. Take it easy and relax in a site on or near Chalk Creek or use the luxury of a Full Hookup Site with views. Chalk Creek runs through the campground, but not near the campsites with full hookups unfortunately. There are no more properties that match all of your filters. Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park: camping experience - Read 80 reviews, view 12 photos, and find great deals for Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park at Tripadvisor Nearby Chalk Lake is routinely stocked with rainbow trout from the Chalk Cliffs fish hatchery and makes a great excursion from this campground. The campground sits at an elevation of 9,000 feet in Chalk Creek Canyon, which gets its name from the soft, white, chalk-like kaolinite canyon walls. Chalk Creek Campground is listed in the Campgrounds category located in Nathrop, CO. For more information, visit Chalk Creek Campground during business hours or call (719) 395-8301. For directions to Chalk Creek Campground, click Maps and Directions or visit their website. Share this location. (Both sides) we asked if there was a less crowded spot and our awesome mustachioed guide called up to check. The creek was absolutely lovely and the noise of the flowing water was loud enough to keep the noise and conversation of your cozy neighbors. Kaolinite is ⦠Amenities. The Ugly: Lower campground has 3 porta-potty’s located in the boonies on one side away from most of the sites. What a difference a few miles makes. Chalk Creek Campground seems to be graded and leveled as often as the typical ballpark is. About Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained, you just have to pay for showers. Are pets allowed at Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park? Have you written a blog post about Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park? The lower campground is electric only but is nicely situated on Chalk Creek. We rented the tent space immediately next to ours so that our niece and her friend could come and visit. Our site #28 backed up to Chalk Creek. 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