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Father Dyer

FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER

About Father Dyer

Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. The family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing. The campground is named after Father John Lewis Dyer, one of the first Methodist ministers to tour Colorado's high country mining camps. For 20 years, beginning in 1862, he travelled the circuit encompassing Alma, Fairplay and Leadville, regularly skiing over the 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass on long, wooden skis.

Number of accommodations: 23

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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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

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23 Sites Available

Site
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🚐 002, Loop: FATH
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🚐 003, Loop: FATH
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🚐 005, Loop: FATH
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🚐 006, Loop: FATH
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🚐 007, Loop: FATH
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🚐 008, Loop: FATH
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🚐 009, Loop: FATH
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🚐 010, Loop: FATH
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🚐 011, Loop: FATH
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🚐 012, Loop: FATH
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🚐 013, Loop: FATH
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🚐 014, Loop: FATH
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🚐 015, Loop: FATH
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🚐 017, Loop: FATH
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🚐 018, Loop: FATH
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🚐 019, Loop: FATH
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🚐 020, Loop: FATH
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🚐 021, Loop: FATH
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🚐 022, Loop: FATH
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🚐 023, Loop: FATH
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🚐 024, Loop: FATH
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🚐 025, Loop: FATH
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🚐 026, Loop: FATH
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Reviews (124)

What Guests Are Saying

Father Dyer campground is well-regarded for its beautiful location near the lake, spacious and clean campsites, and exceptionally maintained restrooms. The friendly camp host, Marsha, is frequently praised for her attention to cleanliness and guest needs. While some guests noted issues with water availability and vehicle charges, the overall consensus highlights the campground's cleanliness, pleasant atmosphere, and accessibility to outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.5
124 reviews
5
71.0%
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4
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5.6%
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araceli g

Verified

December 29, 2025 Stayed at: 005, Loop: FATH

5

incredible close to the lake, all sites are spacious, clean restrooms,

Christina H

Verified

December 28, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: FATH

5

The site was clean and the hosts were very helpful! I will definitely camp here again.

Lisa M

Verified

December 23, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: FATH

3

We were charged for a 2nd vehicle even though the site says 2 vehicles are allowed. For some reason they consider a tent trailer a “vehicle”. Sounds like a way for the host to make some extra cash.

Sydney A

Verified

November 17, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: FATH

5

I loved this place! The campground and bathrooms were kept so clean. Probably the cleanest I’ve ever seen. I like that it’s not far from town and just a short walk to the lake. It was really great!

Gordon S

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: FATH

5

Campground is exceptionally well maintained.

David U

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: FATH

5

Such a beautiful location. The host was friendly and the bathrooms were really clean. Coming back next year!

Richard L

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FATH

5

Have been coming here for many years and its always the same. Clean, quiet and the campground host very friendly.

Patricia B

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: 021, Loop: FATH

5

Loved site 21. Perfect for my tent. Lots of shade!

Tricia B

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: FATH

5

The camp was kept very clean!!

Ron S

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 014, Loop: FATH

4

pleasant, clean and not crowded

Location Father Dyer

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2736 / -106.349

Elevation: 3024 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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