Open

Open for the 2026 season (late May through late September). Potable water is unavailable at this campground in 2026; bring your own water supply. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are currently in effect.

Fire Weather Watch issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 2 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until July 1 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

Red Flag Warning issued June 30 at 2:40PM MDT until June 30 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

2:40 PM — July 1st, 6:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM MDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, AND 230... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229 and 230. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

About

May Queen Campground occupies a scenic position at the far western end of Turquoise Lake, set within a shaded lodgepole pine forest at 9,900 feet elevation. The campground provides 27 sites, with most situated on a level, open field along a creek that feeds into the lake. Six first-come, first-served sites perch on the wooded hillside above the creek. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and trash collection provided throughout. The location offers excellent recreation access. The 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail starts at the campground and parallels the shoreline to the dam, offering moderate hiking with views and remnants of old mines. The Timberline Lake trailhead is half a mile up the road, providing a 2-mile hike to high alpine lake fishing and access to the Colorado Trail. Turquoise Lake itself supports sailing, boating, canoeing, and fishing for mackinaw and rainbow trout. Nearby attractions include views of Mount Massive Wilderness, the historic mining town of Leadville, and the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway over Independence Pass to Aspen.

Directions

From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4 following signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. Continue on the paved road about 9 miles to May Queen Campground on the right.

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 $30

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 486-0749

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

May Queen Campground trailhead
May Queen Campground entry sign
May Queen Campground information kiosk 2
May Queen Campground trailhead
May Queen Campground water spigot
May Queen Campground dumpster
May Queen Campground trailhead
Sunset Over Turquoise Lake
May Queen Campground information kiosk

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