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May Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet. It is near the Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel and adjacent to a day use/picnic area, which offers easy angler access to the lake. You can also access the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail for a leisurely walk around the lake.
Firewood can be purchased at the campground. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and vault toilets. Accessible sites are located along the southern end of the campground loop. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.
Please click on the link for Turquoise Lake Campgrounds Map.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: |
Check in: 2 pm
Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am |
| Reservations: |
Phone 877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 5 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. 3 nights minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from the nightly minimum. |
| Area Amenities: |
Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees |
$24.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two (2) vehicles or one (1) RV per site is included in the camping fee. $6.00 for a third vehicle.
$7.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight.
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the FIRST NIGHT.
Golden Age and Golden Access Cardholder: 50% discount off the camping fee only. |
| Open Season: |
Friday preceding Memorial Day - 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 or 1 recreation vehicle.
- 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 system. No filling of RV tanks, please. |
| Restroom: |
Vault toilets are available in the campground. |
| Passes: |
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. |
| Operated By: |
Rocky Mountain Recreation Company |
General Information
Directions:
From Leadville, Colorado, follow the signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
Accessibility:
Campsites along the south row (nearest the picnic area) are accessible.
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