We started off on our 16 day vacation with an intention of camping somewhere near Salida. We had a couple of possible campgrounds in our sights but no reservations so were just keeping our eyes open for possibilities. Being that it was a Sat. night this was a bit risky.
However, a little perseverance paid off. As we approached Salida a road was spotted on our map that had a number of campgrounds on it. Mt. Princeton had no openings and was near a raging river. Had to shout to be heard. Chalk Lake was also full and near the same river but had access to areas that were wider and slower moving so looked to be an excellent location. On our third try we hit gold. A gorgeous site at Cascade Campground. In fact we had two to choose from.
The main road through the campground. It was heavily treed and surrounded by gorgeous mountains.
Max walks Blossom to explore the campground.
Next to the campground (and across the road) the river was much too powerful to go into.
This is our site.
We were surrounded by trees.
A view off into the forest.
This was the open site that we didn't choose.
Another view of our site.
Max cooks dinner. You can see the next site behind him.
Sunshine polished his dinner off quickly but Blossom would rather play ball or go for a walk.
There was a great local trail very close to the campground.
The trail went along a scenic ridge.
Blossom enjoyed it also. We surprised a Mule Deer on the trail and it took off up the mountain.
In several places the rocks overhung the path.
It was a pretty flat path, gentle down one way and gentle up the other way.
Blossom finds a stream she can play in.
Sunshine is wary.
Luckily it had a bridge.
A beautiful view.
There was still snow in the mountains.
Everyone enjoyed seeing the river.
Beautiful but too fast flowing for the dogs.
We enjoyed the view.
This was a beautiful spot. All to soon we hit the road again.
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