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
Matthew K
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe campsite is absolutely gorgeous. The sites are large and well-maintained. But I'd reserved three sites, for a Thurs - Sun, for my wife's birthday. We drove out on Thursday afternoon, but many of our friends weren't able to make it out until Friday afternoon/evening.
Much to my dismay, early afternoon on Friday there were other people setting up camp in two of the sites I'd reserved!
The camp hosts told me that, if the sites aren't occupied within 24 hours of the reservation date/time, it's considered a no-show. So, rather than check in with us at the site that WAS occupied (all three were under the same name) she gave my two sites away. And we had to squeeze 9 people (and 5 dogs) into one site.
The camp hosts insisted that the rule was "clear as day" right on the website. But it's not in the confirmation emails. The only place you can find it is buried at the bottom of the page, under the "rules & cancellations" tab. In more than a decade of booking sites through Recreation.gov, we've never experienced this rule enforced before.
Requesting a refund for the sites I wasn't able to use is a wild goose chase as well. The site says I can request through my profile. But there is nothing in there about requesting a refund... and since I only had 7 days to do it... I'm out that money.
Matthew K
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe campsite is absolutely gorgeous. The sites are large and well-maintained. But I'd reserved three sites, for a Thurs - Sun, for my wife's birthday. We drove out on Thursday afternoon, but many of our friends weren't able to make it out until Friday afternoon/evening.
Much to my dismay, early afternoon on Friday there were other people setting up camp in two of the sites I'd reserved!
The camp hosts told me that, if the sites aren't occupied within 24 hours of the reservation date/time, it's considered a no-show. So, rather than check in with us at the site that WAS occupied (all three were under the same name) she gave my two sites away. And we had to squeeze 9 people (and 5 dogs) into one site.
The camp hosts insisted that the rule was "clear as day" right on the website. But it's not in the confirmation emails. The only place you can find it is buried at the bottom of the page, under the "rules & cancellations" tab. In more than a decade of booking sites through Recreation.gov, we've never experienced this rule enforced before.
Requesting a refund for the sites I wasn't able to use is a wild goose chase as well. The site says I can request through my profile. But there is nothing in there about requesting a refund... and since I only had 7 days to do it... I'm out that money.
Theresa H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 038, Loop: BABY
Clean bathrooms and camping areas.
Pleasant hosts
Close to the water.
Theresa H
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 038, Loop: BABY
Clean bathrooms and camping areas.
Pleasant hosts
Close to the water.
Tommy S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 035, Loop: BABY
well maintained sites
Tommy S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 035, Loop: BABY
well maintained sites
Michael W
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 028, Loop: BABY
Great location! Will stay here again...
Michael W
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 028, Loop: BABY
Great location! Will stay here again...
MaryAnne L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 030, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe #30 is sloping, so hard to find two tent spots. Lots of room to park but not very private, as quite surrounded by RVs with lots of lights, generators, etc. Also, it is a long, sometimes steep, not well marked, walk to the lake which you can barely see from the site. Camp Hosts were very friendly though, so that part was nice. Restrooms and water are nearby.
MaryAnne L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 β’ Stayed at: 030, Loop: BABY
Baby Doe #30 is sloping, so hard to find two tent spots. Lots of room to park but not very private, as quite surrounded by RVs with lots of lights, generators, etc. Also, it is a long, sometimes steep, not well marked, walk to the lake which you can barely see from the site. Camp Hosts were very friendly though, so that part was nice. Restrooms and water are nearby.
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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