Father Dyer
FATHER DYER
Part of PSICC
Overview
Father Dyer 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 is named after Father John Lewis Dyer, one of the first Methodist ministers to tour Colorado's high country mining camps. For 20 years, beginning in 1862, he travelled the circuit encompassing Alma, Fairplay and Leadville, regularly skiing over the 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass on long, wooden skis.
Facilities
The campground offers 26 single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the Host. Parking spurs are gravel or dirt.
Natural Features
Campsites are nestled in the forest near the scenic lakeshore. The Mount Massive Wilderness Area, a 30,540 acre stretch of primitive land encompassing 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.Recreation
The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail 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. Matchless Boat Ramp is located about two miles south of the campground.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.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Important Notices
Water will NOT be available in this campground in 2026. Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire.
Also, the RV Dump Stations at White Star and Printer Boy will remain closed this season.
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Two (2) vehicles are included with each campsite reservation. RVs and their tow vehicle, as well as vehicles towing camper trailers, are considered one vehicle when they arrive as a single unit. Vehicles beyond that would be subject to the additional vehicle fee ($11.00/night) collected at the campground upon arrival. Boat/ATV trailers are considered an additional vehicle and will be charged the extra vehicle fee per night. Please note that all vehicles must fit in the parking spur. Please no parking on the grass.
Maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy 1 site.
3 tent maximum per site, or 1 RV and 2 tents
Dogs, including service and therapy dogs, must be leashed at all times.
Generators may not be operated after 10 PM. CPAP machines and other medical equipment are not exempt.
Be bear aware. Do not leave any food unattended at your site. Lock in your vehicle or RV.
OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not permitted to operate in any campground
Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.
No hookups are available
This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
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.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Historic & Cultural Site - Historic & Cultural Site
- Boating - Boating
Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3 miles, turn right on County Road 9C and follow to Father Dyer Campground on the left.
Cancellation Policy
<p>Cancellations</p> <p>Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. </p> <p>A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.</p> <p>Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.</p> <p>No-Shows</p> <p>A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite. </p> <p>Refunds</p> <p>Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.</p> <p>Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.</p> <p>For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive. </p> <p>In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 719-486-0749 (INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
LEADVILLE RANGER DISTRICT810 FRONT STREET
LEADVILLE, CO 80461
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 007, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop FATH, Type Standard Nonelectric
