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
Dale T
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY
The campsite was good and camp hosts were great. The water and the dump stations were out of service when we arrived. Water tanks were installed toward the end of our stay but not having the dump stations in service was very inconvenient. We had to drive into Leadville to dump on two occasions. The host were not sure when the dump stations would be back in service.
David C
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: BABY
Well maintained, excellent camp hosts!
Kathryn G
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: BABY
Booking a campsite at Baby Doe was fraught with angst this year due to a Recreation.gov website glitch, according to the Camp Host info provided upon our arrival. Fortunately, the Camp Host was able to offer us another campsite for our 5 nights of uninterrupted camping, not requiring us to move campsites as we anticipated due to the erroneous 'FIFO' Friday restrictions we experienced on the website. The only problem was that the alternative site had a big dip in the back-in driveway resulting in us scraping our RV stairs, even with Camp Host assistance in backing in our 30 foot travel trailer. Once we were settled in, however, we had a great time fishing & hiking, enjoying Turquoise Lake. Thank You, Camp Host, Roy for your assistance!
Do be aware that the water spickets and dump stations are currently closed at the campground, however. So you need to fill up your RV in Leadville, prior to arriving at the campground. There is a temporary large plastic container for 5 gal fill ups at the campground, but no RV tank fill up.
Dale T
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY
The campsite was good and camp hosts were great. The water and the dump stations were out of service when we arrived. Water tanks were installed toward the end of our stay but not having the dump stations in service was very inconvenient. We had to drive into Leadville to dump on two occasions. The host were not sure when the dump stations would be back in service.
David C
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: BABY
Well maintained, excellent camp hosts!
Kathryn G
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 023, Loop: BABY
Booking a campsite at Baby Doe was fraught with angst this year due to a Recreation.gov website glitch, according to the Camp Host info provided upon our arrival. Fortunately, the Camp Host was able to offer us another campsite for our 5 nights of uninterrupted camping, not requiring us to move campsites as we anticipated due to the erroneous 'FIFO' Friday restrictions we experienced on the website. The only problem was that the alternative site had a big dip in the back-in driveway resulting in us scraping our RV stairs, even with Camp Host assistance in backing in our 30 foot travel trailer. Once we were settled in, however, we had a great time fishing & hiking, enjoying Turquoise Lake. Thank You, Camp Host, Roy for your assistance!
Do be aware that the water spickets and dump stations are currently closed at the campground, however. So you need to fill up your RV in Leadville, prior to arriving at the campground. There is a temporary large plastic container for 5 gal fill ups at the campground, but no RV tank fill up.
Andrew L
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: BABY
Camp sites were well taken care of and the bathrooms were spotless.
Andrew L
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: BABY
Camp sites were well taken care of and the bathrooms were spotless.
Joseph S
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: BABY
Beautiful whether, great scenery, great campground, great host. Ten!
Joseph S
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 β’ Stayed at: 017, Loop: BABY
Beautiful whether, great scenery, great campground, great host. Ten!
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
