FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER
FATHER DYER

Available sites

23 total sites

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.

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2026 (Current year)

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  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 009, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 013, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: FATH RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

Reviews (141)

What Guests Are Saying

Father Dyer campground is highly praised for its beautiful setting, friendly and helpful host Marsha, and well-maintained facilities, including exceptionally clean restrooms. Campers enjoy spacious sites with ample shade and proximity to the lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and fishing. However, there are notable concerns regarding the lack of water availability and some management inconsistencies, particularly regarding vehicle fees and restroom maintenance.

Review Summary

4.5
141 reviews
5
68.8%
97
4
20.6%
29
3
5.0%
7
2
2.8%
4
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2.8%
4

John W

Verified

August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: FATH

5

Father Dyer has some of the best campsites I’ve ever been to. Large camp spots, the cleanest bathrooms ever, helpful can host and great location close to town and easy walk to Turquoise Lake. Looking forward to getting back ASAP.

Angela B

Verified

August 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: FATH

4

This was our first time staying at this campground and we liked it a lot. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely return. We struggled a bit getting our 30’ trAiler into our site due to rocks that had been placed across the road. You need to consider how someone will back there trailer into a site before placing rocks somewhere.

Brian M

Verified

August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FATH

4

Nice campground, would only have been nicer if the rv dump was working to save that hassle.

Agata C

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FATH

4

I would give it 5 stars because of the host who is absolutely amazing and keeps everything so clean! But the lack of any kind of restrictions on what kind of generator can be used lowers the score. Maybe whoever makes the rules should spend an evening next to people with the loudest generator I ever heard and they would change some rules. It’s a shame that you’re going for some piece and quiet to the remote area just to find yourself in a generator land.

Robert B

Verified

August 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: FATH

5

Clean, friendly and a great family location. Best campground at Turquoise Lake. Marsha, the campground host, simply the best ever. Also James, the campground host at Tabor Campground is also wonderful. They have made our stays this summer great as usual.

salmeen p

Verified

August 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: FATH

5

Great camp site, clean bathrooms. We loved it

David O

Verified

August 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: FATH

3

Nice campground; quiet; decent campsites; short walk to the lake.

Gordon S

Verified

July 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: FATH

5

The camp facilities are exceptionally maintained. I applaud the camp host for her excellent attention to detail. She is to be commended.

Melanie S

Verified

July 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FATH

5

This is a beautiful, clean shady campground perfecr for families! It is a short walk to the lake and close to areas to cycle, mountain bike and 4WD trails. We enjoyed visiting Leadville and spent a bit of time at the Matchless Mine.

Wiley M

Verified

July 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FATH

3

Good campsite, was close to town which is why we picked it. Too many tree's though...could not see the mountains. But, great location to hiking and biking trails!

Location & Directions for Father Dyer

Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States

Elevation: 3,024 ft

Getting There

From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3 mi, turn right on County Road 9C and follow to Father Dyer Campground on the left.

Nearest town

Leadville, CO - 5.9 mi

About 12 min to downtown

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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