Tabor Campground sits along the shore of Turquoise Lake within San Isabel National Forest, operating on a first-come, first-served basis from May through September with sites running up to $29 per night. The layout divides into two distinct areas: an upper lot with fire rings and picnic tables where sites are arranged around a large gravel parking area, and a lower lot closer to the water where spots function more as pull-ins with lake access rather than traditional tent sites. No reservations are taken, and the campground can fill quickly on Friday afternoons, though early-June and mid-week visits have seen surprisingly light crowds.
Water access is the main draw. The lake is roughly a one-minute walk from the upper sites via trails within the campground, and the shoreline, while rocky, supports swimming, SUP, and fishing. The trail circling Turquoise Lake is reachable directly from camp, giving hikers and mountain bikers a route without driving anywhere. Cell service is listed as available, though at least one reviewer noted losing signal on a weekend visit, so treat that as variable.
A few practical tradeoffs are worth knowing before you arrive. Sites sit close together with limited vegetation between them, which reduces privacy, particularly in the upper lot. No pets are allowed. Vault toilets were consistently described as clean across multiple visits, and firewood is available on-site. San Isabel National Forest Baby Doe Campground and San Isabel National Forest Father Dyer Campground sit just east and southeast along the same lake for campers who want reserved sites or more tree separation between neighbors. Tabor works well as a reliable fallback when those fill up, and for groups comfortable with an open layout, it delivers solid lake access without the competition for reservations.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Facilities
Tabor Campground is located along the north-eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at 9,900 feet. It has 15 sites and accommodates large recreational vehicles. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and a vault toilet.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Stage 2 fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all fires. Generators and fires or stoves that use liquid petroleum (LPG) fuels are permitted but must follow specific rules.
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Map & DirectionsTabor Campground is located in Colorado near Leadville
Coordinates
39.275387 N
106.357075 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/7/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 8/7/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/7/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 26 usersLast on 8/7/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 45 min from Denver, CO
- 1 hr 55 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 31 min from Fort Collins, CO
- 2 hrs 31 min from Colorado Springs, CO
