Baby Doe Campground
Baby Doe Campground is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest, along the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Several popular campsites are close to the shoreline. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Firewood is available for sale at the camp host site.
Reservations
Call 877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov at least four days in advance. A minimum stay on Friday and Saturday night is required on weekends. A three-night minimum stay is required on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from the nightly minimum.
General Information
This campground was named after Leadville's most prominent Silver King, Horace Tabor's second wife, Elizabeth McCourt, who's nickname was Baby Doe.
May to September
Opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during early and late season.
Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
- A maximum of eight people, two tents and two vehicles or one RV per site.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground
- Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate
- Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.
$29 fee per site for overnight camping.
$33 fee for overnight camping in sites 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 14. Two vehicles and one recreational vehicle included in camping fee. $11 fee for a third vehicle. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.
Contact Name: Leadville Ranger District
Contact Phone: 719-486-0749
Address: 810 Front Street Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-0749
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.27146034
Longitude: -106.35246054
Directions
Follow the signs from Leadville, Colorado to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Water will NOT be available in this campground in 2025.
Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire.
Also, the RV Dump Station at White Star will remain closed this season.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
