Public Campground
San Isabel National Forest Baby Doe Campground
San Isabel National Forest Baby Doe Campground is located near Leadville, Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include Turquoise Lake and the Mount Elbert Trailhead, offering opportunities for water activities and hiking.
Detours Nearby
Turquoise Lake
11 min away
Native Lake Primitive Camping
41 min away
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
Location
San Isabel National Forest Baby Doe Campground is located in Colorado
Directions
In Leadville, CO, at north end of town off US Rt. 24, turn west at National Recreation Area Turquoise Lake sign (at Safeway - no street sign). Go 2.8 miles to a "T" intersection and Turquoise Lake Recreation Area sign (CO RD 9). Turn right at sign onto CO RD 9 and go 0.5 miles to another Turquoise Lake Recreation Area sign. Turn left, across railroad tracks, and go 0.5 miles to stop sign. Turn right at sign and go 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.5 miles to campground.
Coordinates
39.26972093 N
106.35056055 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 35 usersLast on 12/6/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 48 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 32 usersLast on 12/6/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
