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Molly Brown Campground, CO - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Molly Brown Campground is located in the Leadville Ranger District, Pike and San Isabel National Forests (1 hr 42 min west of Lakewood, CO) with an elevation of 9,885 feet. There are a total of 45 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the end of August. 43 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $26.00 to $28.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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Molly Brown

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@cynthiat101391 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #7
Hard to find a more beautiful location and campground than Molly Brown at Turquoise Lake.
@JonM9751115 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #7
The site was great as always. The restrooms are always good. The lack of water is concerning when a lot of $ was put into it in the early teens. The closed dump station means that we dont know where people are dumping. That is a big big concern.
@RyanA6059288E6 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #9
nice campsite. not so nice camp host
@KathrynPDE9EA9 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #20
Awesome campsite, great mountain biking and SUPing. The prices on the web need to be updated. They charge $10/nt for an extra vehicle, not $8.
@SethT1549362 · Camped on Aug 25, 2024 at Campsite #22
We've camped here several times and it's always been great. The camp sites are clean and orderly, never too far from the lake.Of course, Leadville is worth a visit, but for getting outdoors I have to recommend Mayflower Gulch. Its halfway between Leadville and I70 on the east bound side of the road. A moderate 1.5 mile hike to the most beautiful meadow surrounded by majestic peaks. Can't be more than 25 minutes from Molly Brown.
@CaseyN9F5AC09B · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #38
The campsites are great and have ease of access to the lake.
@JamesB7853748 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #12
Beautiful scenery. Great bike trial along the lake. We stayed in a 26 Trailer. One of the best spots on the lake. No drinking water available hurts the review. They should give us a discount for having to drive into town to buy water. Firewood prices are ridiculous. $10 for 5 sticks of wood.
@WendyL5177322 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #8
Clean quiet campground. Very busy for a summer, mid week camp out. Lots of campers riding bikes and jogging. I loved every minute.
@DaleB2844532 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #49
Molly Brown is one of our favorite campgrounds!
@NathanM6647704 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #20
Site was clean with great shade and easy access to the lake.
@HarryK1019879 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #17
This campsite was awesome. Super well maintained and relatively isolated. Lake was close and overall was a super fun experience.
@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #36
We were here only one night in 36. Not right on the lake, but the hiking path to it is right down the hill and only couple of minutes to a nice sandy beach. We saw a great sunset and went swimming the next morning. The stars at night were amazing. The milky way is really visible when you camp at a lake two miles up.The downside is the sights are fairly exposed. We could see other campers and a big 5th wheel trailer next to us, but fortunately everyone was quiet.We took a break from camp food that night and went in to Leadville 10 to 15 minutes away. We ate at Treeline restaurant. It was sooo good.
@RosalieS9F3E26 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #27
Beautiful location
@TracyR3279026 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #37
Great campground. The bathrooms were clean and stocked. The grounds were clean and the camp hosts were helpful. We really enjoyed our stay at Molly Brown.
@RachelPCD2DC04 · Camped on Jun 28, 2024 at Campsite #13
The best campsite! Right next to the lake - bring paddle boards! Lots of mosquitos. Site 8 doesnt have much of a tent pad but you can make it work - we had site 9 too and fit 3 large tents up there with 2 small ones at site 8.
@KarolH17F864C7 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #1
Turquoise Lake was beautiful! Camping location was excellent. Mosquitoes were many and made hiking and camping less than enjoyable. Bathrooms had no toilet paper and womens bathroom door was very difficult to close and lock.
@CarolynP761752 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #49
Beautiful campground, friendly hosts, convenient to Leadville.
@LyndonBR32947C · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #4
Great campground with plenty to do!
@KristenA542589 · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #2
Love coming to Molly Brown every year! Absolutely beautiful.
@YadiraD8345571 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #47
La vista del lago hacia las montaas muy hermosa.Un lugar bonito para pasar tiempo en familia, el guarda muy amable y los baos limpios
@JeanH394E81951 · Camped on May 27, 2024 at Campsite #36
We loved the few days we spent at Molly Brown #36. There was a bit of a drop (and it was located on a curve) to get into the site but once in, we loved this site. Quiet and serene. Had good cell service from this location.
@jodys9BAC0FB22 · Camped on Aug 23, 2023 at Campsite #11
Camping at Molly brown campgrounds was a wonderful camping experience. Our site was very clean, bathrooms were surprisingly very very clean, Unlike many other camp grounds weve been too. Definitely bring your kayaks! Great Lake to float around on!
@AngelaB3904301 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #37
Unfortunately this year at Molly Brown was disappointing. The bathrooms were dirty and smelly. At the end of the season they were so full it was disgusting. Leash law not enforced. We also noticed a LOT of open sites/no shows. Its heartbreaking to see so many empty sites when it is so hard to get a reservation.
@jeffreys172959 · Camped on Aug 21, 2023 at Campsite #6
Great vibe, beautiful treed sites, excellent views over the water.
@SonaaliP875821 · Camped on Aug 16, 2023 at Campsite #27
Great campsite! lots of space in each lot. Tons of firewood for sale by the restroom. Restrooms were clean throughout our stay. And the best part is you are right on a beautiful lake. Would definitely recommend to friends, and I plan to come back soon!

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