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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

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  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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23 Sites Available

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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
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Steve W

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FATH

5

Super clean

Paul J

Verified

June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: FATH

5

Marsha, the host is very professional, courteous and kind. We stay in a lot of campgrounds and Marsha is the BEST!!!!!!!!

Kathleen K

Verified

June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: FATH

5

The campsites are definitely close but overall it’s a great area to camp.

Erika H

Verified

June 18, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: FATH

5

The campground was beautifully kept, the hosts were attentive to our needs and the entire experience was amazing! Thank you so much!

Jessica C

Verified

June 14, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: FATH

5

We love staying at Turquoise Lake and especially at Father Dyer campground! Always impeccably clean with great camp hosts!

Jack J

Verified

June 11, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: FATH

5

This is a small quiet campground that has mature pine trees that provides nice shade. It is well maintained with clean pit toilets. There is a temporary water storage tank, since the piping system is broken right now. It is a quick walk down to Turquoise Lake with a nice trail. Keep your dog leashed in the campground to be a good neighbor.

Jack A

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FATH

5

This is one of the cleanest campgrounds ever. The host, Marcia, is very friendly and helpful.
This is definitely one of my favorite campgrounds.

Katherin P

Verified

February 11, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: FATH

5

loved it! Clean and quite!

Katherin P

Verified

February 11, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: FATH

5

clean and quite campground

Jared G

Verified

October 26, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: FATH

5

Great spot a bit further from the lake than some camp sites. Lots of space for big groups.

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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