About Chalk Lake Fishing Site
Chalk Lake is a small lake, about 12 acres in size. The lake is regularly stocked for fishing.
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Chalk Lake Fishing Site
Nathrop, Colorado · Chaffee County · Facility
Chalk Lake is a small lake, about 12 acres in size. The lake is regularly stocked for fishing.
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38.71219, -106.23536
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Weather at Chalk Lake Fishing Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Partly Cloudy
66°/37°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 6:45 PM
Sat
Overcast
71°/47°
🌬 8mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 6:44 PM
Sun
Overcast
70°/44°
💧 3%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:42 PM
Mon
Overcast
71°/47°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Tue
Heavy Drizzle
69°/47°
💧 7%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 6:39 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Buena Vista, Colorado, travel south for 7 miles on Highway 285 to County Road 162. Turn right on CR 162 and travel west passing the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs resort (private) for 8 miles. The lake is located about .10 miles past the entrance to the campground.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Chalk Lake Fishing Site
Heading to Chalk Lake Fishing Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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