Dexter Campground
Dexter Campground is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir, adjacent to the Dexter Point Boating Site. The campground offers 11 tent-only sites and eight large recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets.
Reservations
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site, if one is available.
General Information
Open year-round
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.
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- A maximum of eight people is allowed per site.
- A maximum of three tents or one RV and two tents is allowed per site.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is allowed.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside the campground.
- 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.
$26 nightly fee per site for overnight camping, which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. 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.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.
Dogs must be leashed at all times.
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: 39.09168807
Longitude: -106.3236216
Elevation
9,300 feet
Directions
The Twin Lakes are located on Highway 82, approximately 20 miles south of Leadville.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No water is available at this campground. Please bring all water necessary for your entire stay, including water to extinguish your campfire.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Other Amenities
Firewood is available for sale at the host site for $10 per bundle.
