Turquoise Lake Dispersed

This area is by the lake ofc and there's a "creek" that's more like a river, released from the hydroelectric dam. So you end up with a lot of mosquitoes, unless you're coming here in the winter be ready

I was here for about a week, between a few different spots, and I kept being haunted by engines that wouldn't turn off. I know we all have to drive here, I did too, but why keep idling forever?! I'm not here to listen to your engine

I found out when I finally gave up and left the whole area that it was someone with a gas generator and then another person in a motorhome who refused to turn it off. Come on

Otherwise, strong cell reception in most areas, decent views, and a lot of secluded areas.

But because of the geography you'll hear sounds pretty well, so your experience will depend largely on who else is there and if they're mainly "getting away" rather than "going to". I find that to be an important difference in what people do out in nature.

Stayed here for one night with a small trailer. Close to shops in Leadville. Stayed here on Friday night multiple spots with fire rings. Seemed really crowded. Found a spot on the left when first driving onto dirt road that we almost missed but seemed to be more secluded. The noise from the road died down at night. No bathrooms. Trash around the campsite.