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Baby Doe Campground, Vault toilet
Closed

Currently closed for seasonal opening; the campground opens in late May and operates through September. Water is NOT available in 2026. Campers must bring adequate drinking water and enough water to fully extinguish campfires. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect.

San Isabel National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

San Isabel National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

San Isabel National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

About

Baby Doe Campground occupies a prime position on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in Colorado's San Isabel National Forest. The 50 campsites are set among lodgepole pine and subalpine fir at 9,900 feet elevation, with several sites positioned close to the shoreline. The campground is named for Elizabeth McCourt, nicknamed Baby Doe, who became a prominent figure in Colorado's 19th-century mining community. The lake provides excellent opportunities for boating, sailing, canoeing, and fishing. Anglers target stocked cutthroat, rainbow, brown, and lake trout. A boat ramp is located about a mile south. The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail begins nearby and connects to the 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail that parallels the shoreline from Sugar Loaf Dam to May Queen Campground. The nearby Mount Massive Wilderness offers access to Colorado's second-highest peak at 14,421 feet. Independence Pass, one of the highest paved mountain passes in the country at 12,095 feet, provides a scenic drive along the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway.

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.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $33

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length 45ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 486-0749

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Baby Doe Campground, Vault toilet
Baby Doe site picnic table
BABY DOE, Site table and fire ring
Baby Doe Campground, water pump
Baby Doe Campground, dumpster
Baby Doe Campground, Entry sign
Baby Doe Campground
Baby Doe Campground

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