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Leadville Ranger District

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Baby Doe Campground

Capacity:	500 People
Elevation:	9,900 Feet (3086.0 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	50
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Status:	Accepted

Baby Doe Campground Reservations

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General Description

Camping at Turquoise Lake is allowed only in the campgrounds. Dispersed camping is prohibited around the lake. Most of the campsites are under the Biospheric's reservation system. Reserve your site well in advance; Turquoise Lake campgrounds fill up most weekends throughout the summer. Each campground has a manager to help you with your needs. If you have not paid your fees through the reservation system, they can be paid at the self-pay fee station located at the entrance of each campground. Campsites not reserved revert to first come, first serve. All campgrounds are equipped with drinking water, toilets, picnic tables and fire rings. Dump stations for RVs are available near Molly Brown and Printer Boy Campgrounds.

Directions from Leadville: From the traffic light on Harrison Avenue drive north to Lake County Road 38 (Mountain View Drive). Make a left on to 38 and drive until you reach a T in the road. Turn right at the T. Follow this road until you reach a large parking area. Turn left here and cross a set of railroad tracks. This road will bring you to Turquoise Lake Road (County Road 9). Turn right on 9 and follow it less than 1 mile to Baby Doe Campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: June through September (NOTE: Opening and closing dates vary due to weather conditions.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
single-unit campsite	Call for Current Fee	Per Night. All campgrounds are

		Current Conditions & Trip Reports
		Add your own trip Report! Newly re-released feature. One of the most popular features on Wildernet, trip reports allow you to share your experiences with others. This is an invaluable resource for determining what to expect on your outdoor adventure, so please participate! To prevent spamming, you must be a registered user of Wildernet in order to submit a trip report Number of People Encountered: 11-25 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: Beautiful campground - large sites, lots of trees and privacy, not very crowded. Conditions: Little chilly at night (but what do you expect at 10,000 feet???) Water Availability: Spigots by bathrooms were convenient and clean. Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl Recommend to a Friend: Highly Report: This is an incredibly gorgeous campground. It's quiet and the facilities are clean and nice. There is a lot of space between campsites and it's an easy walk to the lake, with many sites being right on the lake.

Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	RV Camping	Baby Doe Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Baby Doe Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Baby Doe Campground	Yes
	Camping	Baby Doe Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Turquoise Lake	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Bear Lake Road, Hagerman Pass Road, St. Kevin Gulch	No
	Hiking & Walking	Turquoise Lake Trail, Colorado Trail, Timberline Lake Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Colorado Trail, Hagerman Pass, St. Kevin Road, Bear Lake Road, Timberline Lake Trail	No
	Mushroom Identification	Turquoise Lake General Forest Area - various trails	No
	Plant Identification	Turquoise Lake General Forest Area - various trails	Yes
	Wildflower Identification	Turquoise Lake General Forest Area - various trails	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Dam Flats Loop; St. Kevin, Turquoise Lake Loop; Sugarloaf Mountain	No
	Motorcycle Riding	Hagerman Pass, Sugarloaf Mountain Road, Bear Lake Road, St. Kevin Road	No
	Canoeing	Turquoise Lake	Yes

Related Activities

Bear Lake Trailhead - The trail that uses the Bear Lake Trailhead is the Colorado Trail in segment 9, Tennessee Pass to Turquoise Lake. From this landmark the Colorado Trail leads southwest toward the Timberline Lake Trailhead.

Belle Of Colorado Campground - Belle of Colorado Campground is one of 8 campgrounds surrounding Turquoise Lake. Tent sites only are available at this campground.

Father Dyer Campground - The following eight campgrounds surround Turquoise Lake: Baby Doe, Belle of Colorado, Father Dyer, Molly Brown, Printer Boy, Silver Dollar and Tabor. The Father Dyer Campground has the capacity to house trailers up to 32'.

Hagerman Pass - Visitors traveling the entire Hagerman Pass Road from Turquoise Lake Road (Forest Road 105) to Fryingpan Lakes Road (State Highway 4) drive 22.5 miles.

Molly Brown Campground - The following eight campgrounds surround Turquoise Lake: Baby Doe, Belle of Colorado, Father Dyer, Molly Brown, Printer Boy, Silver Dollar and Tabor. The Molly Brown Campground offers 47 reservable sites.

St. Kevin Road - St. Kevin Road can be used for many recreation opportunities. Four-wheel drivers, motorcyclists, mountain bikers and ATV riders can enjoy it during the summer months. Snowmobilers enjoy it during the winter.

Timberline Trail - This trail accesses Timberline Lake in the Holy Cross Wilderness. This is open to foot traffic only.

More Information

Visitor Information:

Pike and San Isabel National Forests, 1920 Valley Drive , Pueblo, CO, 81008, Phone: 719-545-8737, Fax: 719-543-8926

Links to other sites:
Campground Reservations - Reserve your campground online here with reserveamerica.com

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