Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Alvarado
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Westcliffe
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Westcliffe, CO, take State Rt. 69 south 3 miles to
campground sign. Turn right and go 1.8 miles to stop sign.
Continue straight through stop sign and go 2.8 miles to another
stop sign (RD 141). Turn left onto RD 141 and go 2.1 miles to
campground.
NOTE: RD 141 becomes dirt after 0.4 miles.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground weaves up the side of a mountain among
Ponderosa, Aspen, Lodgepole and Gamble oak. The campground
has three areas. Area 3 is dedicated to equestrian campers,
although non-equestrian campers may use a site if not occupied.
Area 3 has no horse facilities, it does have sites large enough for
portable corrals and the campground's only pull-thru campsites.
Areas 1 and 2 have walk-in tent campsites but most sites will
accommodate both tent and recreation vehicle camping. Some
camping sites have fantastic view of valley below. It is convenient
to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. The Alpine Lodge is located
in the campground providing a restaurant and lounge. Firewood
is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - single
$44 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 8
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 50
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 46
No. Grilles on Sites: 46
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Venable Trail (foot & horse) - 5 miles loop
Comanche Lake (foot & horse - 5.1 miles loop
Both trails provide access to the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness
Rainbow Trails (foot, horse, bike & ATV) - 80 miles
Provides access to a vast network of forest trail
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Angel of Shavano
VISIT DATE: 08/07/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Poncha Springs
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Poncha Springs, CO, take US Rt. 50 west 6.1 miles to N. Fork
S. Arkansas River sign (County Rt. 240). Turn right at sign onto
Rt. 240 and go 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign
into campground.
NOTE: After 2.7 miles, County Rt. 240 becomes dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, at the base of Shavano Mountain, is a tight
single loop near the North Fork of the South Arkansas River.
Some sites are adjacent to the river among a mixture of conifers,
Aspen and grassy open fields. The campground name comes from an
image of an angel that appears during the winter from the snow
collecting on the mountainsides. Firewood is available for a
fee.
Possible day trips from the campground are Salida, Poncha Springs
and a hike to Angel Falls (starting a quarter mile above the
campground). For high-clearance vehicles, continue further up
County Rt. 240 to North Fork Lake and basin above (about 11,200
ft.), which is convenient to Tabeguache trailhead.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 19
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 32'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and the pull-throughs are small.
An RV waste station, with potable water and fee, is located at
Heart of the Rockies RV and Tent Campground (private) between
mile markers 211 and 212 on US Rt. 50.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Colorado Trail (foot) - 471 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Baby Doe
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left, across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to
stop sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, is composed of two loops among mature Lodgepole pines on a
hillside above Turquoise Reservoir. One loop has sites that
overlook the lake. There is no understory for privacy. Firewood
is available for a fee. Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a
historic gold and silver mining town - fun for the whole family
to visit and explore. The town is thought to be the highest
incorporated town in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 & $26 per day depending on site
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 49
Total Sites: 49
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 49
No. Grilles on Sites: 49
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. There are grey water
disposal facilities at the bathrooms. The waste station is
available for a fee at the Printer Boy Group campground about
0.4 miles north of stop sign.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The only wheelchair friendly toilet is located at the campground
entrance.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. The boat ramp fee is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bear Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Veta
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From La Veta, CO, take State Rt. 12 south 14.2 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 422). Turn right at sign onto Rt.
422 (dirt) and go 5.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,500 ft.
The campground is a single loop on the eastern slopes of Sangre
de Cristo. Most of the campground is open with a few young Aspen
and spruce scattered throughout. A small creek runs through the
campground with a few sites along its banks. Privacy is minimal.
State Rt. 12 is the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway. The drive
from La Veta to Trinidad, CO is gorgeous with lots of vistas and
beautiful Fall colors (from the Aspens) of yellow, lime green and
some orange/reds. Pick up an interpretive pamphlet at any nearby
tourist office, store, etc. A pleasant excursion just off Rt. 12 is the
"woodsy" town of Cuchara. Enjoy a little shopping, lunch,
beverage and a cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7 - weather dependent.
NOTE: No water after first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Bear Lake is 10 acres.
HIKING
Indian Trail (foot, horse, mountain & dirt bikes) - 15 miles
FISHING
Hybrid Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Belle of Colorado
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn right at stop sign and go 0.1 miles to campground
sign. Turn left and go another 0.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
This is a "tents only" campground and is one of seven in the
Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. The sites, in a stand of
Lodgepole pine, are scattered across a hillside adjacent to the
Turquoise Reservoir with many sites on its shore. Firewood is
available for a fee. Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a historic
gold and silver mining town - fun for the whole family to visit
and explore. It is thought to be the highest incorporated town
in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 19
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Reservoir is 1,788 acres. The boat ramp is
available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Blue Lake
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Veta
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From La Veta, CO, take State Rt. 12 south 14.2 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 422). Turn right at sign onto Rt.
422 (dirt) and go 4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,700 ft.
The campground is a short walk from Blue Lake, located on the
eastern slopes of Sangre de Cristo Grant and is composed of two loops.
One loop is larger and more open. The second loop is very small
in a stand of mature spruce and fir trees. This loop also has
the only wheelchair friendly vault. The campground is convenient
to the North Fork Trailhead. The sound of a Blue Lake feeder
creek can be heard throughout most of the campground.
State Rt. 12 is the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway. The drive
from La Veta to Trinidad, CO is gorgeous with lots of vistas and
beautiful Fall colors (from the Aspens) of yellow, lime green and
some orange/reds. Pick up an interpretive pamphlet at any nearby
tourist office, store, etc. A pleasant excursion just off Rt. 12
is the "woodsy" town of Cuchara. Enjoy a little shopping, lunch,
beverage and a cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7 - weather dependent.
No water after first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Blue Lake is 3 acres.
HIKING - No
Comments:
There are several unmaintained trails leading to Blue Lake and
convenient to the North Fork Trailhead.
FISHING
Hybrid Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cascade
VISIT DATE: 08/06/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nathrop
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Nathrop, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 285 and County Rt. 162,
take Rt. 162 west 9.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at
sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,000 ft.
The campground, a single loop, is located in the Chalk Creek
Canyon and is heavily wooded with Douglas fir and Aspen. Much of
the canyon is composed of Kaolinite, a white substance created
from percolating hot springs. Two nice day trips are to the
historic ghost town of St. Elmo (15 miles further up the canyon)
and a commercial hot springs spa visible on the way to the
campground on County Rt. 162. The canyon and the views from the
campground are very picturesque. Chalk Creek is across the road
from campground. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through October 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Chalk Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nathrop
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Nathrop, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 285 and County Rt. 162,
take Rt. 162 west 8.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,700 ft.
The campground is located in Chalk Canyon among Ponderosa pine.
It is a single loop with most sites positioned along Chalk Creek.
The campground is a short walk from Chalk Lake. Much of the
canyon is composed of Kaolinite, a white substance created from
percolating hot springs. Two nice day trips are to the historic
ghost town of St. Elmo (15 miles further up the canyon) and a
commercial hot springs spa visible on the way to the campground
on County Rt. 162. The canyon and the views from the campground
are very picturesque.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Chalk Lake is 2 acres.
HIKING
None
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Collegiate Peaks
VISIT DATE: 08/10/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buena Vista
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Buena Vista, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and County Rt.
306, take Rt. 306 west 11.2 miles to campground symbol. Turn
left at next road into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground, located in a grove of Lodgepole pine and Aspen,
stretches along the Middle Cottonwood Creek with some sites
adjacent to the creek. The campground is convenient to the
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness with its excellent fishing lakes and
challenging hikes. Commercial hot springs in the area offer a
different day trip experience. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 28
NOTE: Services reduce first week and last two weeks.
NOTE: Campground temporaily closed due to road construction;
contact ranger district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 54
Total Sites: 54
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 54
No. Grilles on Sites: 54
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 4
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and rock. There is waste station at
the Snowy Peaks RV Park (private), located 0.8 miles north of
Buena Vista on US Rt. 24 - fee $5 which includes potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook, Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Cottonwood Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/10/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Buena Vista
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Buena Vista, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 24 and County Rt.
306, take Rt. 306 west 7 miles to County Rt. 344 sign. Turn left
onto Rt. 344 (dirt and washboard) and go 3.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,500 ft.
The campground is located in a grove of young Aspen about one
mile from the 43-acre Cottonwood Lake - no power boats. A few
camping sites have a limited view of the lake. South Cottonwood
Creek, just across the road from campground, offers good trout
fishing. All the sites have good vistas of surrounding
mountains. Most of the sites are widely spaced, and combined
with the Aspen, provide good privacy. Commercial hot springs in
the area offer a different day trip experience. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 28
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 27
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station at the
Snowy Peaks RV Park (private), located 0.8 miles north of Buena
Vista on US Rt. 24 - fee $5 which includes potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS - None
Comments:
The 43-acre Cottonwood Lake is one mile from campground - no
power boats.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brown, Brook and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Davenport
VISIT DATE: 08/16/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Colorado City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Colorado City, CO, take State Rt. 165 west 18.2 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 382). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 382
(dirt, single-lane with turnouts) and go 1.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
This tent only campground stretches along Squirrel Creek among spruce
and Aspen replicates its 1930s character. Although a grass understory,
widely spaced sites provide a spacious feeling and privacy. The
Squirrel Creek Trail was built as a roadway by the Civilian Conservation
Corps in the 1930s. The nearby Bishop's Castle, an ongoing private
re-creation of a medieval castle, is an interesting day trip.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 29'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 1
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Squirrel Creek Trail #1384 (foot, horse, mountain bike &
dirt bike) - 4.5 miles
Second Mace Trail #1322 (foot, horse, mountain bike & dirt
bike) - 7 miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dexter Point
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Lakes
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Lakes, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 3.8 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.6 miles to
campground.
NOTE: Last 0.4 miles is dirt.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, is
basically a gravel parking lot (side-by-side parking). The
tables and grilles are scattered along the Twin Lakes Reservoir
side (shore) of the campground. Access to the tables and grilles
is a short walk-in. A boat ramp is adjacent to campground. Bank
fishing is popular at the campground. There is no overstory
(shade) or privacy at the campground. Twin Lakes, CO is on the
National Register of Historic Places. It is an interesting day
trip and a good place for the cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 72'
Comments:
Parking aprons (slots) are gravel. The waste station is available
for a fee at White Star campground (Forest Service) 3.3 west miles
of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lakes Reservoir is 2,805 acres. Boat ramp is available for a fee.
HIKING
Continental Divide Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 11 miles
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Elbert Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Leadville, CO, take US Rt. 24 south 2.1 miles to Halfmoon
Campground/State Rt. 300 signs. Turn right onto Rt. 300 and go
0.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn left and go 1.3 miles
to Halfmoon Drainage sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt and
gravel road (single lane with turnouts) and go 6.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn right into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,100 ft.
The campground, adjacent to Mt. Massive Wilderness, is composed
of two loops along Halfmoon Creek in a dense stand of Lodgepole
pine with some spruce trees. The sound of the creek can be heard
throughout the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station available for
a fee at south end of Leadville at intersection of US Rt. 24 and
McWethy St. (Colorado Mtn. College sign) - no potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
Colorado Trail (foot) - 471 miles
Mt. Massive Trail (foot) - 13 miles
FISHING
Brook trout.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Father Dyer
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn right at stop sign and go 0.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to road on the right.
This is the entrance to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, is a single loop among Lodgepole pine. Although not on
Turquoise Lake, it can be reached via a "beater" trail from the
campground. Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a historic gold and
silver mining town - fun for the whole family to visit and
explore. It is thought to be the highest incorporated town in
the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: The campground is very popular on the weekends -
reservations are recommended.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 6
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are grey water disposal facilities
next to each bathroom. A RV waste station is available for a fee at the
Printer Boy Group campground about 0.4 miles north of stop sign.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. A boat ramp is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Halfmoon
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Leadville, CO, take US Rt. 24 south 2.1 miles to Halfmoon
Campground/State Rt. 300 signs. Turn right onto Rt. 300 and go
0.8 miles to another campground sign. Turn left and go 1.3 miles
to Halfmoon Drainage sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt and
gravel road (single lane with turnouts) and go 5.3 miles to
Halfmoon section and another 0.1 miles to the Halfmoon West
section.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground has two sections - Halfmoon and Halfmoon West.
The Halfmoon section has five camping sites along Halfmoon Creek
among Lodgepole pines. The Halfmoon West section is composed of
three loops meandering over a hillside also among Lodgepole
pines. Most camping sites are well separated, so even though
there is little understory, there is a feeling of privacy. The
campground is convenient to Mt. Massive Wilderness and its
network of hiking trails.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station available
at south end of Leadville at intersection of US Rt. 24 and
McWethy St. (Colorado Mtn. College sign) - fee $5, no potable
water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Hayden Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Salida
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Salida, CO, take US Rt. 50 east 19 miles to Hayden Creek
sign (County Rt. 6). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 6 and go 0.4
miles to "Y" intersection. Bear left, staying on Rt. 6, and go
4.8 miles to campground.
NOTE: Only first 1.5 miles of County Rt. 6 are paved.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,000 ft.
The campground, located near Hayden Creek, has a few camping
sites on the creek among a pleasant mixture of Western or Rocky
Mountain maple, Gambel oak, Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. The
100-mile Rainbow Trail runs through the campground making it
convenient to thru-hikers. The campground is also convenient to
the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and the interior road is rough.
There is RV waste station at Information Center in Salida at
corner of 1st and Rainbow Blvd. (US Rt. 50) - no fee and potable
water is available.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Rainbow Trail #1336 (foot & horse) - 100 miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Iron City
VISIT DATE: 08/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nathrop
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Nathrop, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 285 and County Rt. 162,
take Rt. 162 west 17.8 miles to campground sign (County Rt. 292).
Turn right at sign onto Rt. 292 and go 0.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 162 becomes dirt after 10.4 miles. County Rt.
292 is dirt and rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground stretches along County Rt. 292 among mixture of
Aspen and Lodgepole pines. Several camping sites share parking
aprons and the interior road is rough. The campground is
convenient to the ghost town of St. Elmo and several other ghost
towns. A stroll through the Iron City Cemetery located near site
#14 adds to the experience. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 26'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and the interior road is rough.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: La Vista
VISIT DATE: 08/16/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Colorado City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Colorado City, CO, take State Rt. 165 west 12.2 miles to San
Isabel Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign and go 1.2 miles
to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,600 ft.
The campground, one of three in the San Isabel Recreation Area,
is located on a bluff above San Isabel Reservoir among stands of
Ponderosa pine and Aspen and wildflower dotted meadows. A few of
the camping sites have a view of the reservoir. This campground
is the only one in the San Isabel National Forest with electric
hookups. The nearby Bishop's Castle, an ongoing private re-
creation of a medieval castle, is an interesting day trip. The
San Isabel Reservoir was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) in the late 1930s. Bear-proof food lockers are provided at
tent-only campsites.
The nearby community of San Isabel offers limited groceries,
paddle and rowboat rentals and a small restaurant for a cook's
night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7- weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
plus $4 per day for electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 17
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 17
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 16' X 54'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved, others are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
San Isabel Reservoir is 40 acres.
HIKING
Snow Slide Trail - 5 miles
Cisneros Trail - 15 miles
Both trails are foot, horse, mountain bike and dirt bike
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout in the reservoir and Brook trout in the
St. Charles headwaters
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Creek
VISIT DATE: 08/13/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Westcliffe
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Westcliffe, CO, take State Rt. 69 north 12.2 miles to Lake
Creek campground sign (County Rt. 198). Turn left onto Rt. 198
(dirt) and go 2.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right and go
0.1 miles into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground stretches along Lake Creek among Aspen and Gambel
oak. Low growing oak provide good privacy between camping sites.
The campground is convenient to Sangre de Cristo Wilderness.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 14 through October 18 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to the Rainbow Trailhead, 1.5 miles
from campground. Trail is multi-use to the Sangre de Cristo
Wilderness, then foot and horse.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lakeview
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Lakes, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 2.1 miles to
campground sign (County Rt. 24). Turn left onto Rt. 24 and go 1
mile to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, is
located high above Twin Lakes Reservoir in groves of Lodgepole
and Ponderosa pines and Aspen. There are eight loops (A through
H) meandering up the mountainside. Many camping sites enjoy
spectacular views of the reservoir below and towering mountain
peaks above. Although there is little understory, most sites are
widely separated giving the feeling of seclusion. Twin Lakes, CO
is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is an
interesting day trip and a good place for the cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 68
Total Sites: 68
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 68
No. Grilles on Sites: 68
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. A RV waste station is available
for a fee 1.6 miles west of campground at the White Star campground (Forest
Service).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lakes Reservoir is 2,805 acres. Boat ramps are available at
both Dexter and White Star campgrounds (Forest Service).
HIKING
Continental Divide Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 11 miles
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: May Queen
VISIT DATE: 08/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn right at stop sign and go 7.7 miles to campground
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.4 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, stretches along the western shore of Turquoise Reservoir
and a feeder creek on a level, open field. It is the furthest
campground in the Recreation Area from Leadville and enjoys the
first rays of the morning sun and spectacular vistas of the Holy
Cross and Massive Wildernesses. The campground is convenient to
the Colorado Trailhead. All tent sites are walk-ins nestled
among a nice mixture of conifers. Firewood is available for a
fee. Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a historic gold and silver
mining town - fun for the whole family to visit and explore. It
is thought to be the highest incorporated town in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 16
NOTE: 5/20/2015 - potable water may not be available. Call ranger
district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 12
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 26
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 26
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 11
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Some pull-throughs can accommodate very
large RVs. The waste station is available for a fee at the Printer Boy
Group campground about 0.4 miles north of stop sign.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. The boat ramp is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Molly Brown
VISIT DATE: 08/20/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, is composed of two loops (A and B) among Lodgepole pines.
The sites are nicely separated with little understory. Loop B
has some sites adjacent to Turquoise Reservoir and others
overlook the lake. Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a historic
gold and silver mining town - fun for the whole family to visit
and explore. It is thought to be the highest incorporated town
in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: Ninety-two percent of the camping sites are reserveable.
The campground is very popular on the weekends - reservations are
recommended.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $20 & $26 per day depending on the site
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 48
Total Sites: 48
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 48
No. Grilles on Sites: 48
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 19' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Grey water disposal facilities are at most
bathroom locations. A RV waste station is available for a fee at the Printer
Boy Group campground about 0.4 miles north of stop sign.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. A boat ramp is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Monarch Park
VISIT DATE: 08/08/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Poncha Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Poncha Springs, CO, take US Rt. 50 west 16.9 miles to
campground sign (County Rt. 231). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 231
(gravel) and go about a mile to the campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,500 ft.
The campground is located below US Rt. 50 in a secluded valley,
among spruce trees, adjacent to the Arkansas River. Some sites
are along the river and several ponds provide nice fishing for
the family. This is a picturesque campground with wildflower-
dotted meadows and towering mountains, such as Taylor Mountain.
A nice day trip is the nearby Monarch Crest Scenic Tram, which
takes riders to a 12,012 ft. observation platform.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through September 24 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $18 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 34
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is RV waste station at the
Heart of the Rockies RV and Tent Campground (private) between
mile markers 211 and 212 on US Rt. 50 - fee is $3 which includes
potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps. Showers available at the Heart
of the Rockies RV and Tent Campground (private) between mile
markers 211 and 212 on US Rt. 50 - fee $3.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
Comments:
There are some unmarked, unmaintained loop trails in and near
campground.
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mt. Princeton
VISIT DATE: 08/11/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Nathrop
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Nathrop, CO, at intersection of US Rt. 285 and County Rt. 162,
take Rt. 162 west 8.4 miles to campground sign. Turn left into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,900 ft.
The campground is a single loop along the Chalk Creek in Chalk
Canyon among mature Ponderosa pine and young Douglas fir. Much
of the canyon is composed of Kaolinite, a white substance created
from percolating hot springs. Two nice day trips are to the
historic ghost town of St. Elmo (15 miles further up the canyon)
and a commercial hot springs spa visible on the way to the
campground on County Rt. 162. The canyon and the views from the
campground are very picturesque. Firewood is available for a
fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through September 23
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: O'Haver Lake
VISIT DATE: 08/09/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Salida
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Poncha Springs
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Poncha Springs, CO, take US Rt. 285 south 4.5 miles to
County Rt. 200 and Marshall Pass signs. Turn right at signs onto
Rt. 200 (dirt) and go 2.3 miles to O'Haver Lake sign (County Rt.
202). Turn right onto Rt. 202 and go 1.3 miles to campground.
NOTE: County Rt. 202 is steep, winding and rough in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground bounds O'Haver Lake on two sides with many camping
sites on the lake or within sight of the lake. There is little
understory and camping sites are huddled close together. The
sites are shaded by young Aspen or Ponderosa pine. It is popular
for family fishing. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 18 through October 14
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day - single
$44 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 29
Total Sites: 29
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 29
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
O'Haver Lake is 15 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout. There is a wheelchair friendly fishing
pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ophir
VISIT DATE: 09/16/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Colorado City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Colorado City, CO, take State Rt. 165 west 19.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign onto dirt roadway and go 0.1
miles to another campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3
miles to campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,900 ft.
The campground stretches along Ophir Creek and up a hillside
among mature spruce, Aspen and wildflowers. Some camping sites
are on the creek while others are walk-in tent sites on a
hillside above the creek. Some of the walk-in tent sites are
outstanding. The sounds of Ophir Creek can be heard throughout
the campground. The nearby Bishop's Castle, an ongoing private
re-creation of a medieval castle, is an interesting day trip.
Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 12 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 30
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 30
No. Grilles on Sites: 29
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14.5' X 37'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and grass. Camping sites 23 through
31 are on a dead-end spur and are all walk-in tent sites.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Parry Peak
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Lakes
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Lakes, CO, take State Rt. 82 west 2.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, is
composed of two sections. One section is immediately off State
Rt. 82 with large, spacious sites among Lodgepole pines but with
little privacy between sites. Excellent for overnight campers.
The second section is across a one-lane bridge over Lake Creek
and down a dirt road 0.2 miles. Camping sites in this section
are nestled among Aspen and mixed conifers with good understory
for privacy. Twin Lakes, CO is on the National Register of
Historic Places. It is an interesting day trip and a good place
for the cook's night out. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 23
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. A RV waste station is available for a
fee 3.5 miles east at the White Star campground (Forest Service).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lakes Reservoir is 2,805 acres. Boat ramp is is available for a
fee at White Star campground (Forest Service).
HIKING
Continental Divide Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 11 miles
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Purgatoire
VISIT DATE: 09/25/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: La Veta
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From La Veta, CO, take State Rt. 12 south 25.3 miles to
campground sign (Forest Rt. 34). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 34
(gravel) and go 0.2 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and go
4.1 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,800 ft.
The campground is located at the headwaters of the Purgatoire
River on the eastern slopes of Sangre de Cristo Grant. It is
composed of two loops. One is in an open grass meadow with some
sites permitting horses. The other loop is smaller and nicely
wooded with Aspen and spruce. The campground was constructed by
the Youth Conservation Corp in 1976.
State Rt. 12 is the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway. The drive
from La Veta to Trinidad, CO is gorgeous with lots of vistas and
beautiful Fall colors (from the Aspens) of yellow, lime green and
some orange/reds. Pick up an interpretive pamphlet at any nearby
tourist office, store, etc. A pleasant excursion just off Rt. 12
is the "woodsy" town of Cuchara. Enjoy a little shopping, lunch,
beverage and a cook's night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 11 through October 7 - weather dependent.
No water after first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $21 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 41'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigot is a hand pump.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
North Fork Trail #1309 (foot & horse) - 12 miles
FISHING
Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Silver Dollar
VISIT DATE: 08/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn left at sign and go 1.5 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.7 miles to the campground's Loop B.
Loop A is another 0.1 miles further.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, is composed of two sections, Loops A and B, on top of two
knolls. While both loops are heavily wooded with Lodgepole
pines, the camping sites in Loop A are more widely spaced.
Although the campground is not on Turquoise Reservoir, it can be
reached using the short Lake Trail, an unofficial "beater" path.
There is firewood available for a fee. Leadville, CO, at 10,200
ft., is a historic gold and silver mining town - fun for the
whole family to visit and explore. It is thought to be the
highest incorporated town in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
NOTE: The campground is very popular on the weekends -
reservations are recommended.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 42
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Grey water disposal facilities are available
at the bathrooms. The RV waste station is available at entrance to Molly
Brown campground, 0.7 miles north of campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. The boat ramp fee is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: St. Charles
VISIT DATE: 08/16/1999
UPDATE DATE: 7/11/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: San Carlos
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Colorado City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Colorado City, CO, take State Rt. 165 west 12.2 miles to San
Isabel Recreation Area sign. Turn left at sign and go 1.1 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.3 miles to
another campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground, one of three in the San Isabel Recreation Area,
meanders along the banks of the St. Charles headwaters and is
near the San Isabel Reservoir. Most of the camping sites are
near the river among mature Douglas fir and Aspen. The nearby
Bishop's Castle, an ongoing private re-creation of a medieval
castle, is an interesting day trip. The San Isabel Reservoir was
built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930s.
Firewood is available for a fee.
The nearby community of San Isabel offers limited groceries,
paddle and rowboat rentals and a small restaurant for a cooks
night out.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique.
Use provided bear-proof food storage box.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open MAY 11 through oCTOBER 7 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $22 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 14
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 14
No. Grilles on Sites: 14
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water spigots are hand pumps.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
San Isabel Reservoir is 40 acres.
HIKING
Snow Slide Trail - 5 miles
Cisneros Trail - 15 miles
Both trails are foot, horse, mountain bike and dirt bike
FISHING
Brown and Rainbow trout in the reservoir and Brook trout in the
St. Charles headwaters
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tabor
VISIT DATE: 08/24/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Leadville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west
at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no
street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise
Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO
RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area
sign. Turn left across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop
sign. Turn right at stop sign and go 1.5 miles to Tabor Boat
Ramp sign. Turn left and go 0.1 miles to Boat Ramp symbol. Turn
right at symbol and immediately left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,900 ft.
The campground, one of seven in the Turquoise Lake Recreation
Area, is composed of two parking lots, overlooking Turquoise
Reservoir, with designated sites for camping and day use. The
lower parking lot is for RVs only. Some camping sites furthest
from the lake have tables and grilles. The parking lot is ringed
with Lodgepole pine and Aspen. This is a good location for
boaters and anglers. There is firewood available for a fee.
Leadville, CO, at 10,200 ft., is a historic gold and silver
mining town - fun for the whole family to visit and explore. It
is thought to be the highest incorporated town in the U.S.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $24 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 10
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 35
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 72'
Comments:
The parking lot is gravel and paved. A RV waste station is available for a
fee at the Printer Boy Group campground about 0.4 miles north of stop sign.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Turquoise Lake is 1,788 acres. Boat ramp is available for a fee.
HIKING
Turquoise Lake Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 12.5
miles
Turquoise Lake Nature Trail (foot - loop) - 1.2 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Twin Peaks
VISIT DATE: 08/23/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Lakes
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Lakes, CO, take State Rt. 82 west 3.3 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, is
composed of two loops that stretch along a ridge next to and
above Lake Creek and adjacent to State Rt. 82. Most of the
camping sites are shaded by Aspen and Lodgepole pine. Only walk-
in tent sites are next to the creek. Twin Lakes, CO is on the
National Register of Historic Places. It is an interesting day
trip and a good place for the cook's night out. Firewood is
available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through September 8
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 32
Total Sites: 36
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 36
No. Grilles on Sites: 36
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 17' X 44'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. A RV waste station is available for a
4.3 miles east of campground at the White Star campground (Forest Service).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Twin Lakes Reservoir is 2,805 acres. The boat ramp is available for a fee
at the White Star campground (Forest Service).
HIKING
Continental Divide Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 11 miles
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: White Star
VISIT DATE: 08/22/1999
UPDATE DATE: 4/7/2018
STATE: Colorado
REGION: Rocky Mountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Leadville
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Twin Lakes
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Twin Lakes, CO, take State Rt. 82 east 0.6 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign onto dirt road into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, one of five in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area, is
composed of three loops - Valley, Ridge and Sage. The Sage Loop
is very open with little to no shade, long level parking aprons
and closest to the Twin Lakes Reservoir. Ridge Loop is above the
reservoir among mature Ponderosa pine. Some sites have a view of
the reservoir with shorter parking aprons. The Valley Loop is a
fragrant combination of sage understory and Ponderosa overstory
with some very long parking aprons and no wheelchair friendly
vault. Twin Lakes, CO is on the National Register of Historic
Places. It is an interesting day trip and a good place for the
cook's night out. Firewood is available for a fee.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 25 through September 3
NOTE: Potable water may not be available. Call the ranger district
district office for status.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: Sage loop - $24 per day
Valley and Ridge loops - $23 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 58
Total Sites: 65
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
Equestrian Camping: No
No. Tables on Sites: 65
No. Grilles on Sites: 65
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 5
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel. The waste station fee is available
for a fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Three of the water spigots are hand pumps. No wheelchair friendly toilet
in the Valley Loop.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
The Twin Lakes Reservoir is 2,805 acres. Boat ramp fee is available for a fee.
HIKING
Continental Divide Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 11 miles
Mt. Elbert Trail (foot) - 8.5 miles
FISHING
Mackinaw trout
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