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Area Status: Open
The Belle of Colorado is a tent-only, non-reservable campground located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. Several desirable campsites are located near the shoreline. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: |
Check in: 2 pm
Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 6 am |
| Reservations: |
This is a first-come, first-served campground. No sites are reservable. |
| Area Amenities: |
Tent camping,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees |
$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles is included in the camping fee. $7.00 for a third vehicle.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the SAME NIGHT.
Golden Age, Golden Access, America The Beautiful Senior, America The Beautiful Military, and America the Beautiful Access Cardholder: 50% discount off the camping fee only. |
| Open Season: |
Late May-Early June - Tuesday after Labor Day |
| Usage: |
Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: |
Summer |
| Busiest Season: |
Summer |
| Restrictions: |
The following restrictions apply to this campground:
- Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
- Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
- Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.
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| Closest Towns: |
Leadville, CO |
| Water: |
Potable water is available through a pressurized water system. |
| Restroom: |
Vault toilets are located throughout the campground. |
| Passes: |
The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass), the Interagency Access Pass, and the Interagency Military 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. |
| Operated By: |
Rocky Mountain Recreation Company |
General Information
Directions:
From Leadville, follow signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
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