$29
Baby Doe
Closed for the season
Total sites: 47
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
9,922 ft
60°F
41°F
41°F
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Baby Doe Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Baby Doe Campground is located in the Leadville Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 47 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,922 feet. There are a total of 47 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $28.00. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (188)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 66% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 2% |
@JenniferUCFDAD · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #16
We stayed two nights on site #11 which was a lake front site. Easy kayak or paddleboard launch from campsite. Beautiful hiking trail around lake of rate as easy. Campsite was very large and spaced out. Bathroom and grounds were checked and cleaned more than once a day. We did not see an available host our entire visit. Close to Leadville which was lovely.
@SusanM8574216 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #33
Beautiful, well-kept, good smelling bathrooms, excellent shore fishing in the cool am's
@KathyW3384810 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #6
We had spot #6, and it was absolutely beautiful. Lake view, and we are in love with this campground. It wasnt very close to other campsites so that was nice. Cant wait to go back next year
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #14
It is a nice lake.
@BillL4607685 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #21
A favorite activity is to go into the town of Leadville and eat dinner at some of the restaurants there. Another option is to drive to Minturn on Highway 24 and eat lunch at the Minturn Saloon.
@CarlyDCA5BED80 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #6
I am not going to lie-after reading so many reviews on here about the camp hosts, I was a little worried about our trip, since we have two kids and a dog. We had an amazing trip and nothing but very positive interactions with the camp hosts. We were fortunate enough to get one of the campsites on the water. The campsite was very clean and the campground was well looked after. It was great to have trees around to provide some shade and it was a family friendly campground. We will be looking to come back next year and cant recommend this campsite highly enough.
@MollyCA9264E95 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #28
Beautiful campsite.
@JANICEJ5915387 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #2
This is a beautiful campground! We were fortunate to have beautiful weather for the four days we were there.
@JaymeN49CE2BB1 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #10
Baby Doe Site #10 was stellar! The site is one of the closest to the lake with gorgeous views and a spacious feel. There are a ton of lodgepole pines that provide ample shade. There are several trails leading to the lake and also around the lake. It's a great campsite to bring bikes. This site is close to the bathrooms and dumpster which made it easy with our kiddos (especially at night!). The flat surface near the picnic table was able to fit a 6-person and a 10-person tent with ease. This place was awesome and we will definitely be back next summer!
@LaVonneW93778B · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #6
Beautiful area and the camp hosts take such good care of campgrounds. I really appreciate being able to camp here.
@LynnA9322783 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #50
No water is still a problem. Campground host failed to provide any day use permit resulting in a fine for fishing at May queen campground. Service seems to be going downhill while price rises each year
@TonyD6509610 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #33
Wonderful level spot for our 30ft motorhome. Very private with space between campsites and picnic table and fire pit behind the RV in an open area. Short walk to the lake. Facilities very clean. One of our favorite spots.
@josev39EF24110 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #14
Lots of shade and beautiful scenery. Clean bathrooms.
@GayleS7769820 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #35
Again this year there is no access to water to put out campfires. We have been coming up here for over 25 years and have seen a decline the last few years. I felt bad for the campgroud host as she had to take care of the 50 or so sites by herself. She was very nice and helpful. Its very pretty up around Turquiose Lake but wish they would get the water situation fixed. 4 nights in a tent it's hard to bring enough water.
@DonnaP3046858 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #26
One of the best camping experiences in recent years! Peace, quiet, no loud people, no bright lights. People were having fun, enjoying playing games, listening to music, and by 10 p.m., all was quiet.
@JoelS3785647 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #19
Well-maintained campground with gorgeous views. Great spot for water sports, hiking and/or mountain biking. Enjoyed exploring Leadville and learning about the local history.
@AbuShoua921EEF · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #31
The campground was clean and well maintained. You can see the lake from campsite.it will be great if there was water supply.
@PattyE25928A92 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #18
Beautiful campground on a lake with many things to do nearby. One of our favorites to come to every year.
@LauraH2152556 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #12
We love this relaxing local lake getaway! It's one of our favorite spots to unwind where we can paddle board, fish, hike, Jeep and visit a couple cute nearby mountain towns. It's become a yearly tradition to camp at Baby Doe the campground and sites are great.
@DanG7626330 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #46
Many years my family has gathered at Turquoise Lake for tons of fun. Not do much this year. After the slaughter of the forest we still come back. This year no water, which we knew so it wasnt a problem. The camp host we only saw once to collect for extra vehicles. The fire pit was never cleaned out. The vibe was just not friendly.
@JenniferH28313 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #39
The campground was lovely - we were at site 39 and it felt very secluded. We could easily walk to Turquoise Lake, which really is a beautiful lake. The facilities were as clean as campground bathrooms can be, which was nice. There was no access to water, but the campsite tells you that beforehand so we knew to bring enough water. My only complaint is that there was a wedding ceremony and reception at one of the sites close to us. At first it seemed sweet, but the music was very loud (they had giant speakers) and took away from the serenity of the camping experience. They were respectful enough to quiet down by 10pm, so that's good. Overall, I would highly recommend this campground.
@ElizabethD4334 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #44
Lovely campground, clean bathrooms, in a beautiful setting. There's a communal pathway to the lake that can be used so you don't walk through the campsites close to the water. Turquoise lake is a gorgeous body of water with an easy walking path on the east side of the lake by the campground.
@MarkP6983494 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #8
Our camp host was super nice and informative about the native bear, moose and the lake patrol checking for life jackets, whistle and phone number written on paddle boards.
@JessicaJ378715 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #14
The campsite was nice and the lake was just a short walk downhill. The views from the beach were amazing. The only negative was that despite having a reservation, someone was set up at our site when we arrived. Both parties looked for the campsite host and for several hours they were not to be found (indicated by a sign on the camper). We were frustrated as we couldn't get into our site and the other party was upset since he had already set up and had to take down. A camp host being available to address concerns would have been helpful. In fact, the sign saying they were unavailable never moved the whole time we stayed and we never saw them. Aside from that, we had a great experience and enjoyed the beautiful scenery at Turquoise Lake.
@FredM6101334 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #44
Was visiting to do a fourteener in Leadville. Really impressed with this campground. Clean and simple. Turquoise lake was also a short walk and just beautiful. Would stay again no problem.
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