Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Leadville, CO

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.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Leadville, Colorado (293)

    1. Forest Road 130

    20 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    7 miles

    "You pull off the highway onto some dirt road and drive about 3 miles past the private land onto numerous beautiful drive up campsites."

    "Tried spots by Twin Lakes first but SO crowded. Close to Twin Lakes and Leadville. Bring your huge RVs cause this is the place for that."

    2. White Star

    27 Reviews
    Granite, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $30 / night

    "Pros-

    Within walking distance of the lake (where you can rent canoes, SUPs, & kayaks), gorgeous mountain views, close to Leadville, vault toilets, dumpsters, potable water sources, no mosquitoes"

    "The middle one seems to have the most privacy, the biggest one is very open but you are closest to the lake.

    Was there in September and it was in the 80s during the day and got to the 30s at night."

    3. Twin Peaks Dispersed Campground- Colorado

    21 Reviews
    Granite, CO
    10 miles
    Website

    $23 / night

    "Easily one of my favorite places to camp in Colorado! It’s a must stay every year for me. Killer views, great hiking, beach days and a peaceful location."

    "Twin Lakes, outside of Leadville, is one of my go to spots within a few hours of Lone Tree (Denver)."

    4. Baby Doe

    17 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $29 - $33 / night

    "Turquoise Lake is beautiful with fishing, boating, and hiking available. Short drive from Leadville. Be sure to bring warm clothes for nights because it’s gets chilly at night."

    "Just west of Leadville Colorado sits Turquoise Lake at an elevation of around 10,000 ft. Baby Doe Campground is one of the few camps that are situated around the lake on its east side."

    5. Sugar Loafin' RV/Campground & Cabins

    13 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-1031

    $40 - $150 / night

    "Tucked up on the edge of the woods this little gem is only 3 miles from Leadville."

    "Campground is right on the Leadville 100 race course.

    Perfect place to train for the race or relive past races.

    Great place for dogs."

    6. Twin Lakes View Dispersed

    19 Reviews
    Granite, CO
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 553-1400

    "The tallest mountain in Colorado is close by; I highly recommend the hike to the summit of Mount Elbert if you have half a day and nine miles in ya! It is an easier 14er, just long."

    "I travelled to Twin Lakes the weekend after Memorial Day weekend to explore more of Colorado. The drive from Denver was beautiful and the Twin Lakes topped it all."

    7. Lakeview Campground

    19 Reviews
    Granite, CO
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $30 / night

    "This is a basic Forest Service campground, but it's good one with lots of space at the sites and ample room to drive in and out. Access to the South Mt."

    "Sitting above Twin Lakes Reservoir is Lakeview Campground.  There are several loops of camping, with no real separation between RV and tent camping."

    8. Homestake Road Dispersed - CO

    21 Reviews
    Red Cliff, CO
    12 miles
    Website

    "Fishing, hiking, climbing and biking close by. Plenty of room for pets to run. And plenty of wood for fires."

    "This dispersed camping area boasts a trout stream that borders several of the camp sites I observed several trout in the shallows. The sites are private and a good distance between each site."

    9. Father Dyer

    11 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $29 / night

    "Short walk to the lake but far enough that you may need to drive down to the day use area if you want snacks, beers, etc."

    "We went up last weekend to FD near Leadville. It was gorgeous. We stayed at sites 21/22; we booked both, as they were side by side. Turquoise Lake is a super quick walk down."

    10. Molly Brown Campground

    10 Reviews
    Leadville, CO
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (719) 486-0749

    $30 - $33 / night

    "A short drive to leadville and a short walk to turquoise lake, great location in a wooded pine forest. Lots of locations. Some are marked off to maintain social distancing."

    "A short drive to leadville and a short walk to turquoise lake, great location in a wooded pine forest. Lots of locations. Some are marked off to maintain social distancing."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Leadville, CO

2382 Reviews of 293 Leadville Campgrounds


  • Lauren M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Delmonica Gultch BLM Dispersed

    dispersed sites

    right off the highway you pull onto a dirt road, path is pretty rutted but my van made it no problem. Bigger rigs would have issues. Some highway noise but to be expected so close to the road. Open space for dogs to roam while at site. Good Mountain Views! Decent place about 10 min from Leadville.

  • c
    Jul. 21, 2022

    Halfmoon East — Psicc

    Great For Hitting the 14ers Early

    This area is beautiful with access to Halfmoon Creek and tucked away under groves of pines. It’s just over a half-hour drive from Leadville so if you ran out of supplies or just want a better breakfast than oatmeal with boiled water, you’re in luck. There’s designated fire rings and many of the campsites can fit multiple cars if you decided carpooling wasn’t an option. When I camp here again, I will definitely be looking for campsites that are away from the road a bit more. There’s a few that are down a modest hill closer to the creek. The reason for this is this area is super popular for hikers climbing Mt. Massive and Mt. Elbert. (The tallest and second tallest peaks in Colorado) You will experiences cars driving through late at night and even super early in the morning to get to the trailheads. I’m talking starting at 3:00am…I know because my tent was blasted with headlights from numerous cars rolling through. Be aware if you bring kids or pets as well because some cars do not drive through at a respectful speed. Overall it’s a great place to camp, especially if you need a quick weekend getaway.

  • Kurt K.
    Jun. 30, 2020

    Sugar Loafin' RV/Campground & Cabins

    Little gem close to Leadville

    Tucked up on the edge of the woods this little gem is only 3 miles from Leadville. The outer edge sites are far better for views and space but even the site in middle are spaced out enough to have table and fire pit in each spot. The little general store is sparse but has emergency stuff and folks are really nice. They have shower house and bathroom and a huge field next door for the dogs to run. Nights are very quiet and huge dark sky to gaze at the stars.

  • McKenna B.
    Jun. 29, 2021

    May Queen

    Excellent

    We had an amazing time! Showed up later on a Thursday and got super lucky with and awesome site. The lake is super close and the campground is surrounded with amazing trails. It’s a short drive from Leadville as well.

  • Campground Recon C.
    Oct. 6, 2020

    Camp Hale National Historic Site

    Historical Campground with Easy Highway Access

    Lot's to see and do in this area.  Hiking, OHV Trails, Historical Sites, and a short drive from Leadville.

    Camp Hale Memorial Campground Info:

    * Elevation: 9200 ft

    * Fee per Night:$21

    * Total Campsites: 21 Sites

    * Reservations Accepted

    * No Drinking Water

    * 60 ft maximum vehicle length.

    * 14 Day Stay Limit

    * Open May-Oct

  • Hillary M.
    Jul. 5, 2018

    Baby Doe

    Beautiful campground can be buggy

    Gorgeous campground with a few extra mosquitos, but not unusual for waterfront camping. Turquoise Lake is beautiful with fishing, boating, and hiking available. Short drive from Leadville. Be sure to bring warm clothes for nights because it’s gets chilly at night. Has vault toilets, potable water, and fairly level sites. Campground has larger sites so the generator noise from the larger rv’s can be loud, but family friendly.

  • David R.
    Sep. 8, 2020

    Weston Pass Campground

    Big sites. Quiet. Good for last minute!

    The best thing about this campground is the first-come, first-served status. With only 13 sites, this could be scary. We went on Labor Day weekend and had 6 sites to choose from on Friday, two on Saturday night and 10 on Sunday night. Good access to the Rich Creek Trail. Creek runs just yards from camp. Fire rings and tables are in good shape. Older style toilet, but it's okay. 

    Downside...No water, so bring your own. 

    And the road is a little rough coming up from Fairplay. I understand it's really rough coming from Leadville.

  • Emma H.
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Matchless — Psicc

    great place to stay the night

    This campground was super accessible. It was only 10 minutes from Leadville and the roads were easy to follow. The campsite was fairly full on this saturday 5/29 but there were still probably three or four spots open that evening. We even got one on the water even though we got there pretty late-- around 4:30. It gets a little cold at such high elevation at night, so be prepared for that. 

    The only cons of this place were that it was a little noisy and we were close to our neighbors. Other than that it was a really pleasant night.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Twin Peaks Campground

    Twin Peaks Twin Beauty

    FCFS (site must be occupied the first nights 

    35 sites Located at 9,600 and has amazing views on the climb up the mountain. There are trails nearby, both the Continental Divide and Mount Elbert. Be aware of the height for you might have to deal with altitude sickness. 

    Check in 2 pm and check out 12 noon Quiet time 10 pm- 6 am 

    Fee: $23.00 nightly fee with a self service fee tube 

    Open: Late May or early June- end of Sept 

    Picnic table, fire ring/grill, water, pit toilets The views are so awesome of the mountains that surround the campground. There are trails in the area. There is a great deal of separation between sites and the trees help mask your neighbor. 

    Directions: From Leadville, go 15 miles south on US 24, then west on CO 82 past Twin Lakes Reservoir and Twin Lakes Village

     LNT

     Clean, Drain, Dry


Guide to Leadville

Discover the beauty of camping with your furry friends near Leadville, Colorado, where several pet-friendly options await you in stunning natural settings.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include scenic views and amenities

  • Enjoy the breathtaking scenery at Boreas Pass Road Designated Dispersed Camping, where pets are welcome and you can soak in stunning mountain vistas.
  • White Star offers spacious sites with drinking water and easy access to nearby trails, making it a great choice for pet owners.
  • At Portal Campground, you can camp right by the lake, allowing your pets to enjoy the water while you relax in a peaceful environment.

Pet owners like the variety of activities available

  • Twin Peaks Dispersed Campground is perfect for those who enjoy fishing and hiking, with immediate access to trails and lakes for outdoor adventures with your pet.
  • Experience the beauty of nature at Lakeview Campground, where you can hike, bike, and explore the surrounding areas with your dog.
  • Clear Creek Reservoir provides opportunities for swimming and fishing, making it an ideal spot for a fun-filled day with your pet.

Tips for camping with dogs near Leadville

  • Always keep your dog on a leash at Father Dyer to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Twin Lakes Dispersed Camping, as amenities may be limited in some areas.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet at Sugar Loafin' RV/Campground & Cabins to maintain the beauty of the campground and ensure a pleasant experience for everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Leadville, CO?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Leadville, CO is Forest Road 130 with a 4.8-star rating from 20 reviews.

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