Public Campground
San Isabel National Forest Father Dyer Campground
San Isabel National Forest Father Dyer Campground is located near Leadville, Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain and mountainous landscapes. Temperatures in the area can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during cooler months to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include Turquoise Lake and the Mount Elbert Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
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 Father Dyer 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 stop sign and go 0.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to road on the right. This is the entrance to campground.
Coordinates
39.27356099 N
106.34869018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 20 usersLast on 11/19/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
