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About Baby Doe
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (585)
What Guests Are Saying
Baby Doe Campground features stunning views, well-maintained sites, and exceptional hosts, Darrell and Dana, who are praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, close proximity to Turquoise Lake, and ample hiking opportunities. However, some campers found certain sites too small, lacking privacy, or poorly suited for larger vehicles, which impacted their overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Baby Doe Campground features stunning views, well-maintained sites, and exceptional hosts, Darrell and Dana, who are praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, close proximity to Turquoise Lake, and ample hiking opportunities. However, some campers found certain sites too small, lacking privacy, or poorly suited for larger vehicles, which impacted their overall experience.
Review Summary
Brian W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • 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 mi 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 • 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 mi 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 • 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 • 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.
Kimberly H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: BABY
The campground (and all in the area) no longer have potable water. This needs to be remedied ASAP. Other than that, awesome campground and friendly hosts who keep the vault toilets very tidy.
Kimberly H
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: BABY
The campground (and all in the area) no longer have potable water. This needs to be remedied ASAP. Other than that, awesome campground and friendly hosts who keep the vault toilets very tidy.
Brian F
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BABY
Very beautiful. Bathrooms pretty clean. Good place to go with the family. Grates on the firepits very helpful. Good fishing right from the shore!
Brian F
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: BABY
Very beautiful. Bathrooms pretty clean. Good place to go with the family. Grates on the firepits very helpful. Good fishing right from the shore!
David R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BABY
The hosts were friendly & helpful, and the toiles & everything were kept very clean.
David R
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: BABY
The hosts were friendly & helpful, and the toiles & everything were kept very clean.
Location & Directions for Baby Doe
Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States
Elevation: 3,022 ft
Getting There
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3.5 mi, turn right on County Road 9C and follow signs to Baby Doe Campground.
Highway access
The nearest major road is US Highway 24, which is approximately 10 miles east of Baby Doe Campground.
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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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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