Belle of Colorado Campground Colorado

Leadville, Colorado 80461
719 553-1400

Lat / Long:

39.26789308, -106.3515851

Belle of Colorado Campground has about 20 tent-only campsites and is located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Several nice campsites are located along the shoreline. Most involve a short hike to get to the camp sites camping area, but sites 1, 13 and 19 have the parking spot next to the camping area.

The campground is generally open late May to the Tuesday after Labor Day. Check in is 2pm and check out is 12pm. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and a camp host. Firewood is also available for purchase from the camp host.

Area Recreation & Activities

There is a really nice beach area next to the campground where you can do a little sunbathing, swimming, fishing or launch a kayak. Other activities include boating, water sports, mountain biking, hiking, hunting and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also nice in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Father Dyer, Tabor, Baby Doe, Printer Boy, May Queen, Molly Brown, Matchless and Silver Dollar.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Best Campsites

2, 3, 4, 6, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

Regions

• Lake
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• Tent

Amenities

• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Beach
• Beach Access
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swim Beach
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing
• Wind Surfing