Tabor Campground, near Leadville, Colorado, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without too much fuss. With a mix of tent and RV sites, it’s a straightforward place to set up camp and soak in the surrounding beauty.

The campground is conveniently located near a stunning lake, making it easy for visitors to take a quick stroll to the water for some relaxation or recreation. Many campers have praised the clean facilities and the friendly atmosphere, with one noting, “Sites are relatively close together but if you’re there while it’s quiet it shouldn’t matter.” 

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are plenty of activities nearby, including hiking and mountain biking trails. The area is also great for swimming and paddleboarding, so you can keep busy or just kick back and enjoy the scenery. Just remember, this place fills up fast on weekends, so plan accordingly if you want to snag a good spot.

## 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.

Tabor Campground

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Leadville, CO has a lot to offer. There's so much to see and do, from exhilarating hikes or bike rides to exploring the local dining and shopping. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Colorado camping adventure.

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The Best Camping Near Leadville, Colorado

Great campground with lots of tree cover and with only a short walk to the lake. The trail around the lake is good for hiking and biking. Clean facilities

lovely campground in the woods

Be prepared because this campground closes for the season soon! Nice site, great location near leadville and lakeside. Clean facilities and could fit any size RV here.

Lakeside views and lots of privacy

Tabor campground is the least desirable campground at Turquoise Lake. It’s a large parking lot and you setup camp in front of your vehicle, there’s no Aspen trees between the campsites so there’s a lack of privacy. Sometimes during events like the ultra-marathon the whole area can be inundated with tourists and this campground fills up primarily with campers that didn’t make a reservation for one of the more appealing campgrounds at Turquoise Lake.

The lake is stunning but Tabor campground is kind of unappealing.

This overflow campground has always come through for us when we’ve gotten a late start. We take our Dodge Travato and a tent. We are able to have a campfire-in the approved location of course! Mt. biking, swimming, hiking, SUP.... so many activities! 

Awesome Overflow Campground and Host

We decided that we didn’t need a table or fire ring and chose the lower lot.
#5 is the best. Good views, right on the water.
Only negatives is the closing of the rv dump down the road.

Awesome location 

Sites were fairly close together, but everyone was friendly. Filled up quickly on Friday, FCFS campground. 

  

Vault toilets and firewood are both close by. Short walk to the lake, which is beautiful. Trail accessible within the grounds.

Beautiful Lake

Got here around 2pm on a Friday and to my surprise there were only two or three other groups there so it felt like I had the place to myself which was great for me and my puppy. Sites are relatively close together but if you’re there while it’s quiet it shouldn’t matter. Host was also super friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back.

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