Baby Doe
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Baby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. The family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing.
The campground was named after Elizabeth McCourt's nickname, Baby Doe. She made a name for herself in the Colorado mining community in the 19th century when she took on the rugged work of a miner, and was given her nickname.
The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the Host. Parking spurs are gravel or dirt.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
3 tent maximum per site. Or 1 RV and 2 tents.
Fee includes parking for 1 vehicle and 1 RV or trailer. $7 nightly fee for a 3rd vehicle.
No hookups available
No firearms or fireworks permitted
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Natural Features
Campsites are perched along the scenic lakeshore. The Mount Massive Wilderness Area, a 30,540 acre stretch of primitive land boasting Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet, is nearby. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.
Nearby Attractions
Venture to Independence Pass for a scenic drive with breathtaking views of the Rockies and surrounding alpine tundra habitat. At 12,095 feet, it is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the country and marks where the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway crosses the Continental Divide.
Recreation
The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail meanders along the shoreline is a gentle loop trail through the forest and down to the shoreline of Turquoise Lake. This trail connects to the 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail that parallels the shoreline from Sugar Loaf Dam to May Queen Campground. Trail guides are available at the trailhead located about a mile south, at the entrance to Molly Brown Campground.
On the lake, boating, sailing, canoeing and fishing are favorite activities. Anglers fish for stocked cutthroat, rainbow, brown and lake trout. A boat ramp is located about a mile south of the campground.
Contact Information
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LEADVILLE RANGER DISTRICT 810 FRONT STREET LEADVILLE CO 80461
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 719-486-0749 (INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3.5 miles, turn right on County Road 9C and follow signs to Baby Doe Campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 028, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 044, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 050, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 045, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop BABY, Type Standard Nonelectric
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