The Top 16 Lakes in Chaffee County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Chaffee County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Chaffee County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Clohesy Lake
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Clohesy Lake is one of the lesser visited alpine lakes in the San Isabel National Forest. Right on the Collegiate Wilderness Boundary, Clohesy Lake is fed entirely by snowmelt and …
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Ptarmigan Lake
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Ptarmigan Lake is a very popular alpine lake in San Isabel National Forest. Because the lake sits above 12,100 feet, it often stays snowed in and frozen until June or …
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Alpine Lake (Chaffee County)
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Alpine Lake in Chaffee County is a scenic lake set in a majestic valley bounded on both sides by a collection of 14,000-foot mountain peaks and scenic woodland. You will …
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Hartenstein Lake
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At 11,523 feet, Hartenstein Lake is tucked away at the edge of treeline in a basin between Turner Peak (13,233 feet) and Mount Yale (14,196 feet). It stays snowy up …
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Lake Ann
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Lake Ann offers up close and personal views of The Three Apostles and Ice Mountain behind Huron Peak and Granite Mountain. This alpine lake is tucked away and stays snowed …
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Bear Lake (Collegiate Peaks Wilderness)
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Right at 12,400 feet elevation is Bear Lake; it rests on the eastern base of the south ridge of Mount Harvard. The lake stays frozen late into spring and is …
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O'Haver Lake Campground
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What a beautiful campground right at the shores of O'Haver Lake. During the heat of the summer you will find cooler temperatures at an elevation of 9,200 feet and lot's …
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Lost Lake
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Another very beautiful lake that offers the opportunity to fishing enthusiasts to catch beautiful trout specimens.
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Chalk Lake and Cliffs
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Chalk Lake is a small lake near the Chalk Lake Campground. Although the lake is nice enough, the real stars of the area are the white "Chalk Cliffs" that tower …
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Kroenke Lake
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At 11,500 feet elevation, Kroenke Lake is a popular hiking destination in the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness. The trail follows the basin floor while navigating back and forth across a creek …
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