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Baby Doe

Baby Doe Campground
Baby Doe Campground, Entry sign
BABY DOE
Baby Doe Campground
BABY DOE, Site table and fire ring

About Baby Doe

Baby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing. The campground was named for Elizabeth McCourt, whose nickname was Baby Doe. She made a name for herself in the Colorado mining community in the 19th century when she took on the rugged work of a miner.

Number of accommodations: 48

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 6

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

48 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: BABY
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: BABY
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Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: BABY
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🚐 005, Loop: BABY
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🚐 006, Loop: BABY
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🚐 007, Loop: BABY
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🚐 008, Loop: BABY
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🚐 009, Loop: BABY
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🚐 010, Loop: BABY
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🚐 011, Loop: BABY
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🚐 012, Loop: BABY
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🚐 013, Loop: BABY
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🚐 014, Loop: BABY
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🚐 015, Loop: BABY
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🚐 016, Loop: BABY
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🚐 017, Loop: BABY
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🚐 018, Loop: BABY
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🚐 019, Loop: BABY
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🚐 020, Loop: BABY
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🚐 021, Loop: BABY
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🚐 022, Loop: BABY
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🚐 023, Loop: BABY
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🚐 024, Loop: BABY
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🚐 025, Loop: BABY
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🚐 026, Loop: BABY
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🚐 028, Loop: BABY
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🚐 029, Loop: BABY
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🚐 030, Loop: BABY
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🚐 031, Loop: BABY
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🚐 032, Loop: BABY
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🚐 033, Loop: BABY
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🚐 034, Loop: BABY
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🚐 035, Loop: BABY
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🚐 036, Loop: BABY
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🚐 037, Loop: BABY
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🚐 038, Loop: BABY
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🚐 039, Loop: BABY
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🚐 040, Loop: BABY
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🚐 041, Loop: BABY
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🚐 042, Loop: BABY
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🚐 043, Loop: BABY
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🚐 044, Loop: BABY
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🚐 045, Loop: BABY
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🚐 046, Loop: BABY
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🚐 047, Loop: BABY
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🚐 048, Loop: BABY
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🚐 049, Loop: BABY
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🚐 050, Loop: BABY
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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.

Review Summary

4.4
515 reviews
5
66.2%
341
4
18.3%
94
3
8.2%
42
2
5.4%
28
1
1.9%
10

Christina H

Verified

June 24, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 006, Loop: BABY

5

The current camp hosts on the lower loop of Baby Doe are amazing! They were both very friendly and the bathrooms were extremely clean.

Carol W

Verified

June 24, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: BABY

5

Baby Doe is a beautiful campground. Being so close to the lake was perfect for the fishermen, and leisurely walks. The mountain views are stunning. The only problem we had was the entries to the campsites are a bit difficult to back in to, especially with a 35 feet long camper.

Jennifer B

Verified

June 19, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 048, Loop: BABY

5

Beautiful campground right on the lake. Sites are spacious and we only had a two minute walk to the lake. Campground restrooms were kept clean. It snowed when we were there early June so make sure you come prepared for high elevation cold, weather reports before hand did not say snow until we were there! Great place to stay.

Jennifer B

Verified

June 19, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 048, Loop: BABY

5

Beautiful campground right on the lake. Sites are spacious and we only had a two minute walk to the lake. Campground restrooms were kept clean. It snowed when we were there early June so make sure you come prepared for high elevation cold, weather reports before hand did not say snow until we were there! Great place to stay.

John T

Verified

June 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: BABY

4

I had an original reservation from June 1 to 5th - you canceled it an required me to rebook at three different sites at the campground, requiring I move every day or so; then made site 004 a First Come First Served. Not good! However, the camp hosts assisted us in getting a site so we could move only once. Site is great - the cancellations not sensible or explained.

John T

Verified

June 17, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 029, Loop: BABY

4

I had an original reservation from June 1 to 5th - you canceled it an required me to rebook at three different sites at the campground, requiring I move every day or so; then made site 004 a First Come First Served. Not good! However, the camp hosts assisted us in getting a site so we could move only once. Site is great - the cancellations not sensible or explained.

Carol P

Verified

June 16, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY

5

We absolutely loved our camping experience at Baby Doe. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and the sites were enormous and quite spread out. (We were able to fit 2 tents and an RV on our one spot.) In addition, it's close enought to Leadville so you can easily get anything you need. Finally, there is terrific fishing, hiking, biking and 4WD trails all very close, so there is something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Carol P

Verified

June 16, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 041, Loop: BABY

5

We absolutely loved our camping experience at Baby Doe. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking and the sites were enormous and quite spread out. (We were able to fit 2 tents and an RV on our one spot.) In addition, it's close enought to Leadville so you can easily get anything you need. Finally, there is terrific fishing, hiking, biking and 4WD trails all very close, so there is something for everyone. Highly recommend!

Bryant D

Verified

June 7, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: BABY

5

Beautiful site to spend peaceful time with the family!

Bryant D

Verified

June 7, 2020 β€’ Stayed at: 044, Loop: BABY

5

Beautiful site to spend peaceful time with the family!

Location Baby Doe

Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States

Highway access

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

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