Established Camping
San Isabel National Forest May Queen Campground
San Isabel National Forest May Queen Campground is located near Leadville, Colorado, surrounded by forested terrain and mountain views. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 70s during summer. Nearby attractions include Turquoise Lake and the Mount Massive Wilderness, offering opportunities for hiking and fishing.
Location
San Isabel National Forest May Queen 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 7.7 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.4 miles to campground.
Coordinates
39.27861089 N
106.43222 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Detours Nearby
Native Lake Primitive Camping
27 min away
Turquoise Lake
27 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 6 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 16 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 38 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 51 min from Fort Collins, CO
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
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
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
