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    3.4 (41 reviews)

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    Clearly filling a bucket with a horizontal spigot was not going to work.
    Libby B.

    My parents got a space here where the water spigot was almost completely horizontal and mashed into the ground. Not a huge issue but we wanted to be able to use it to fill pans and there were many other vacant spots around and they weren't reserved since they assign the number when you check in. I thought it would be nice if we could move to a spot with a better water situation. My parents are visiting from Michigan and we're tired and everyone was just trying to enjoy the time we have together. Let me start by saying that I was pleasant, calm, and kind when I approached reservation desk to inquire about the possibility of moving sites. There was a man and woman working. I said "Hi, my parents just checked in and their water connection is kind of in the ground, it looks like maybe somebody backed over it so I'm wondering if there's another site or at least a place to fill a bucket?" The woman immediately, and seemingly angrily, barked "We don't have anymore spots!" And then the man said "Well we have 2 or 3 available." The woman yelled over him "What's the problem - you need a hose anyway. You have a hose don't you?!" And I said "Well, yes we do have a..." before I could finish she barked "WELL THEN DEAL WITH IT!" I was so shocked and confused about the way I was treated for simply Inquiring that I started to feel really slighted. The man then said that he knew several of the water spigots needed repair but he said irately "I HAVENT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THEM BECAUSE WE'VE BEEN BUSY AS SHIT, OK?!" I tried to explain to them the issue again and wondered about some of the vacant options he'd mentioned but then the lady became irate and yelled at me "JESUS - JUST DEAL WITH IT!" She was shooting daggers with her eyes and they also weren't properly masked. I realized that clearly her fuse was short to begin with. Maybe I walked in during an argument. I'm not sure. As someone who has worked with the public for over a decade (successfully), I was shocked by her behavior. I had been polite until that moment but I didn't feel like we should be paying $55 to be treated so poorly so I just said "Well, thanks for the hospitality." And she very sarcastically said "OoOhh yeah you're sOooOo welcome." I walked outside and, yes it's not my proudest moment, but I let one choice finger fly their way past the window because - that was insanely mean, rude, and awful. The lady, now about to spontaneously combust with rage came running out of the office after me yelling at me, swearing, waving her arms, and telling me to get the f*ck off her property. Then she did a weirdly immature thing where she hopped on a golf cart and circled my parents a couple of times yelling "YOURE KICKED OUT! GET OUT OF HERE NOW! IF YOU'RE NOT GONE IN 15 MINUTES, I'LL CALL THE COPS! GET THE F*CK OUT!" Aside from my not so proud moment, I was polite and after that exchange, we were happy to leave. After all, I no longer felt safe camping where a deranged person would be on site. We packed up to leave but my mom wanted to ask if we could get a refund. On our way out, my mom (who is 70) and I walked toward the front office and the same lady came out screaming "YOU CRAZY BITCHES NEED TO GET OFF MY PROPERTY IN 2 MINUTES OR IM CALLING THE COPS!" So my mom said "I was wondering about a refund?" And she yells "YOURE REFUNDED AND YOU BETTER NEVER COME BACK HERE, CRAZY BITCHES ARE LUCKY!" And she ran back inside. Let's recap: Could've I handled the first interaction better? Yes, I could've taken her hostility without a reaction. Did this woman start our interaction by already being extremely rude and condescending toward me? Yes. Did she completely fly off the handle and flip out over a gesture she seemed to be working to receive? Yes. Did she deal with it like an adult? Gosh, no. Will I ever stay here again? No way. And nor will anyone I know. I'll also be contacting the head of KOA to report this bizarrely outrageous experience. Do yourself a favor and stay at any of the several nicer (in many ways) parks just up the road. We stayed at the Arrowhead Good Sam and they were a similar place with nicer accommodations, somehow for less. After we left, my mom share with me that when she was waiting in the office to check in, the same lady openly bragged about hanging up on "stupid people" who had called in. While they were in the office a person called back and said "Did you hang up on me?" And she proudly responded "Sure did and I'm doing it again!" And slammed the phone down. Honestly, who runs a business like this? It was such a bizarre interaction that I wanted to ensure others were aware because even though I don't like leaving negative reviews, that's what Yelp! is for and I rely on it for customer feedback. Avoid this place at all cost.

    Stunning view of the Collegiate peaks.
    Marla D.

    What a perfect spot for our maiden voyage in our very first RV. We bought it from a private seller who had no idea how to own an rv. He hadn't used a lot of the features and couldn't advise us on a LOT. Our first impression was from the staff at the office/store. They were super friendly and willing to answer our many questions. The showers and bathrooms were clean. There was a lovely, family friendly, large patio with cornhole games. The rv sites were large enough with stunning views and the tent sites looked even better, tucked in among the trees. We were saved a couple of times by Dave S., an employee at the campground who was staying in the site next to us. He was helpful and knowledgeable and loaned us his sewer hose when we found we didn't have one. He also advised us on our water situation when we found our water pipes were all trashed from non winterization. So glad we came here on our first trip. We will definitely be back.

    iPhone photo. The evening sky.
    Amy M.

    On a road trip through Colorado and we needed a spot for the night. We were fortunate that they still had a couple spaces open that evening. The front desk lady was extremely helpful in recommending healthy places to eat in town. The gentleman working there was also very friendly. They made us feel at home. Since we are photographers, we REALLY appreciated the high spot to camp. We could see the sunset and we were able to get a beautiful night sky starry photo. The showers were nice and hot, too. Over all, clean, friendly, and nice views.

    Group camping area with covered picnic tables & rock outcroppings to climb.
    Kayla C.

    We generally camp in state parks, so this was our first experience camping with a "k" (KOA). Overall, we enjoyed our experience and would return. The view of the Collegiate peaks is gorgeous and the kampsite had several rock outcroppings that our children had a ball klimbing. I've never seen so many hummingbirds at one time and we enjoyed that too. The gift shop had fun items and the breakfast at the Cook Shack was delicious! They offer group kamping sites with covered picnic tables (3 or 4). We loved the convenience of the covered picnic table especially because it rained off & on all weekend. I was disappointed how close each group kampsite is to the next group's. We had another group's tent 5 feet away from ours and we could hear them snoring all night (I wish I could sleep as soundly as that guy)! If you have a really large group kamping, this would be ok. Next time we will book individual sites close together. The bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner & the shower pressure in the bathhouse could have been better. Overall a great experience!

    Peter S.

    I have lost count on how many Kampgrounds and how many different states I've tented at, but I appreciate the reliability and amenities before and after backcountry pursuits. This one in particular is in a great location with an outstanding view.

    View from our camp site looking West.

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    Great place, modernized and very clean. The sites are placed where most have a magnificent view. Friendly and worth the stop.

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    Nice one. All the regular stuff, plus horses. Laundry till 9:30. Bathrooms are nice. Definitely a recommended campground.

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    The view of the Collegiate peaks is gorgeous and the kampsite had several rock outcroppings that our children had a ball klimbing.

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    Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park - Campsite #21

    Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park

    3.0(40 reviews)
    5.4 mi

    My friend, Bonnie, and I really enjoy staying at this campground. Our first stay was quite the…read moreadventure. Anthony totally took care of us, making sure we were comfortable at our site which was right by the river. We locked ourselves out of the trailer late on Saturday night. We called the after hours number and the host, Megan, called Anthony. IAnthony offered to take us to a hotel and call a locksmith in the morning. Our keys, purses, chargers, etc. were locked in the trailer. To make a long story short, he helped us break into the trailer. The next morning he came back and repaired the lock that we broke to get in. When he was done, it looked like new. Anthony refused any money, he did all this on his own time. The restrooms were amazing!! The whole camp was very clean and accommodating. Everyone was very nice and shared positive vibes. This is now our favorite place to stay when we are in the Salida, Buena Vista area. They have a fun gift shop and they help you with rafting trips, hot spring excursions, etc. The town of Salida is nearby and has cute stores, restaurants, and river access. I HIGHLY recommend Chalk Creek Campground. What could have been a terrible weekend that first time out, turned out to be a wonderful weekend thanks to Anthony and to Megan's hospitality. Anthony restored my faith that there are some truly nice people in this world. .

    My two best friends and I have been staying at this campsite at least a quarter of the year for the…read morelast 3 years so this review has been long overdue. We are Messianic/1st century Christians that celebrate the Hebrew Festivals so finding places we can trust with the "set apart" vibes is super important to us. First off, I love that this campsite is still owned by a family VS a corporation! The owner Megan is so sweet and really does her best to manage the grounds and create a great experience for her customers. Her staff Ron, Jan, Jason, Jeremy, Michael, Luke, Joyce, and Anthony (everyone I can think at the moment) really makes this place feel like a home away from home. Great location: We personally like camping in tents down at the lower level. Yes, there is a road that can be heard because it's directly behind the site but who cares?! I think it's in a really convenient place in between Salida (20 minutes away) and Buena Vista (7 minutes away). The beautiful river that runs through is really pretty sounding most of the time! I go straight to sleep hearing the babbling brooks and occasional fish plopping out of the waters Facilities and convenience: The wifi is great! I believe they use starlink now! I like to park ny truck at the upper level to finish any work emails/calls or watch movies The showers do require quarters but I won't complain because they get really hot, really fast. I've never had any issues with having hot water here. Also, the bathrooms stay really clean and the laundry room next door is super convenient. We like to shop in the front store for stuff when we run out of basics. Saves time and money not having to go to the grocery store! Dog friendly: We have a small dog (terrier and Chihuahua mix) that gets pretty yappy when she sees other dogs but what dogs don't freak out when they see other dogs? The poop stop for her at the upper level is great to let her do her business when other dogs aren't around. We dont have any kids with us but we see families come with kids all of the time and they seem really happy playing lots of outdoor games in the fields! The campsite also hosts bingo on weekends and kids have lots of fun playing. God bless this place!

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    Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park - Campsite #21

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    Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park - Bingo night was so fun!

    Bingo night was so fun!

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    Black Bear RV Park & Resort - Dead Bird

    Black Bear RV Park & Resort

    4.0(11 reviews)
    28.6 mi

    I'll start with the good: Beautiful scenery…read moreQuiet night This rv resort (if that's what you call it), is not big rig friendly. If you have a large rv, I would suggest somewhere else. The lots are uneven and it's VERY difficult to get in and out of t

    When I made the reservation in July, I spoke to a very pleasant person who lives in Texas. Black…read moreBear RV is now owned by a company in Texas and staff is not on-site. Via e-mail, we were asked for info about our rig, and sent a link to complete a waiver. The e-mail stated a noon check-in time and had no further info about the check-in process. We provided the rig info and signed the waiver. The day before arriving in August, we were sent numerous text messages about a form, and the need to provide info about our rig. The text messages had check-in as Noon in one sentence, and check-in as 3:30 in another sentence. We called, got a nice person who spoke limited English. We were able to determine that they had received the form, but that they needed our rig information. Provided that again. She told us our site #'s, and said we would get a text with codes and check-in information. On the day of arrival, we got a text with the WIFI password and no further information. When we arrived, we could not find an office or staff. They Info on yelp states that there is a gift shop and boutique on site. That must have been when it was still owned by "Pamela". We finally saw a small sign with the instructions to just go to our site. About 1/2 hour after we arrived, a pleasant person stopped by with her infant to let us know she was the on-site manager, and to give us the code for the dumpster. She provided no further information or assistance. Sites 1-6 are COMPLETELY different than the website photos and the reviews, which were written a few years back when someone named Pamela owned and ran the property. These sites are VERY narrow. It took our friend multiple manipulations to pull in with his 5th wheel. These sites have no room for chairs or tables to sit outside. There was an old picnic table perched on the slope between sites 4 and 5. Significant literal trash at sites 1-4. A dead bird, dead vegetation, sewage pipes without caps, intense sewage smell. Very low water pressure. Unkempt weeds and sticker burr plants at our site, those next to us, and most of the places to walk the dogs. Buildings and grounds were trashy, run-down, dirty. We were traveling through for one night. We would strongly discourage others from staying here.

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    Black Bear RV Park & Resort - Just one example of obvious trash throughout the sites, and surrounding parts of the RV park.

    Just one example of obvious trash throughout the sites, and surrounding parts of the RV park.

    Black Bear RV Park & Resort - Site #3  no room for even a chair.

    Site #3 no room for even a chair.

    Black Bear RV Park & Resort - Sites have no room between them

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