About Baby Doe
Number of accommodations: 48
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (515)
What Guests Are Saying
Baby Doe campground is praised for its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, and exploring nearby towns, with many expressing a desire to return. However, some concerns were noted about the close proximity of campsites and the lack of water supply, which has declined in recent years.
What Guests Are Saying
Baby Doe campground is praised for its beautiful setting, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, and exploring nearby towns, with many expressing a desire to return. However, some concerns were noted about the close proximity of campsites and the lack of water supply, which has declined in recent years.
Review Summary
Andrew B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe is a great venue overall. At the edge of the lake, views are beautiful and it's very nice for non-motorized water activities. Good hiking opportunities are a few miles away, 20-30 min drives. However, many of the campground sites are quite awkward to access with an RV, and don't seem as long as listed on the website. Further, the lack of water and lack of a convenient dump station are negatives. Sites are reasonably well separated, but dense forest limits solar gain.
Andrew B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 013, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe is a great venue overall. At the edge of the lake, views are beautiful and it's very nice for non-motorized water activities. Good hiking opportunities are a few miles away, 20-30 min drives. However, many of the campground sites are quite awkward to access with an RV, and don't seem as long as listed on the website. Further, the lack of water and lack of a convenient dump station are negatives. Sites are reasonably well separated, but dense forest limits solar gain.
Mary Anne K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: BABY
The campground is beautiful and very well run and taken care of by the campground hosts. They were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The water was shut down and we did not see any work being done on the waterlines. We sure hope that there is water next year!
Mary Anne K
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: BABY
The campground is beautiful and very well run and taken care of by the campground hosts. They were very friendly, helpful and efficient. The water was shut down and we did not see any work being done on the waterlines. We sure hope that there is water next year!
katie m
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY
The host and hostess were so very helpful. The campsite we stayed in was clean and was large enough we didnt feel on top of each other
katie m
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY
The host and hostess were so very helpful. The campsite we stayed in was clean and was large enough we didnt feel on top of each other
Brian W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: BABY
Great campground but it's problematic that the USFS has yet to restore water and sewage dump at the campground. There are 5 campgrounds in this immediate area with no water or sewer dump. Almost all paid campgrounds provide these services yet the campgrounds on USFS land around Lake Turquoise have not for years. We're happy to pay USFS for camping and contribute to the upkeep of these campgrounds, but having to drive 10 miles round trip to the nearest water supply and sewer dump and pay additional fees is not fair. Where are the camping fees being spent if not to restore services? We see no new amenities, like upgraded picnic tables or roads. Year after year USFS and Recreation.gov advertise these services will be restored the following year, but no progress. If USFS can't provide basic services, the camping fees should be reduced accordingly. Camping in undeveloped camping areas has no water or sewer services available, but is free. However, the undeveloped camping areas in this area are often littered with human waste and undesirable. These are reasons to look elsewhere for paid campgrounds that include basic services.
Brian W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: BABY
Great campground but it's problematic that the USFS has yet to restore water and sewage dump at the campground. There are 5 campgrounds in this immediate area with no water or sewer dump. Almost all paid campgrounds provide these services yet the campgrounds on USFS land around Lake Turquoise have not for years. We're happy to pay USFS for camping and contribute to the upkeep of these campgrounds, but having to drive 10 miles round trip to the nearest water supply and sewer dump and pay additional fees is not fair. Where are the camping fees being spent if not to restore services? We see no new amenities, like upgraded picnic tables or roads. Year after year USFS and Recreation.gov advertise these services will be restored the following year, but no progress. If USFS can't provide basic services, the camping fees should be reduced accordingly. Camping in undeveloped camping areas has no water or sewer services available, but is free. However, the undeveloped camping areas in this area are often littered with human waste and undesirable. These are reasons to look elsewhere for paid campgrounds that include basic services.
Gayle S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 026, Loop: BABY
One of our favorite camping places, but so popular hard to get reservations. Campground hosts were very nice and friendly. The restrooms were kept cleaned. Cell service was almost nonexistent.
Gayle S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 026, Loop: BABY
One of our favorite camping places, but so popular hard to get reservations. Campground hosts were very nice and friendly. The restrooms were kept cleaned. Cell service was almost nonexistent.
Location Baby Doe
Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3.5 miles, turn right on County Road 9C and follow signs to Baby Doe Campground.
The nearest major road is US Highway 24, which is approximately 10 miles east of Baby Doe Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2697 / -106.351
Elevation: 3022 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
Utilities
- Water will not be available at the campground in 2026; please bring your own.
- There are no hookups available at this campground.
Vehicles & parking
- Each campsite reservation includes two vehicles; additional vehicles incur a fee of $11.00 per night.
- OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are prohibited in the campground.
Site capacity
- A maximum of 8 people can occupy one campsite.
- Each site can accommodate a maximum of 2 tents or 1 RV and 2 tents.
Pets
- All dogs must be leashed at all times, including service and therapy dogs.
Safety & rules
- Generators cannot be operated after designated hours.
- The use of firearms and fireworks is prohibited.
- Caution is advised when traveling to this high elevation facility.
Wildlife & food storage
- Do not leave food unattended at your site; it should be locked inside your vehicle or RV to avoid attracting bears.
General
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Fires & fuel
- To prevent the spread of pests, obtain firewood locally and burn it on-site.
- Firewood is available for purchase at the host site for $10.00 per bundle.
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