Belle of Colorado Campground
Belle of Colorado Campground is a tent-only campground with 19 sites located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest.
Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.
Reservations
This campground is strictly first come, first served. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.
General Information
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 qualify 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.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people, three tents and two vehicles per site.
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the 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. Two vehicles are included in camping fee. $11 fee for a third 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.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
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: 39.26789308
Longitude: -106.35158505
Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, follow signs to 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.
Other Amenities
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10 per bundle.
