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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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.

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
1
2.8%
4

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

Jennifer V

Verified

July 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: FATH

5

beautiful area

Adam G

Verified

July 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: FATH

3

As always, Marsha was wonderful, took care of everything we needed and kept the bathrooms clean and stocked. My issues came from other things like rising costs of parking and not having water available. But by far my biggest issue was the toilets this year, they were beyond full and most of the time you could smell them from the camp site. When complaints were made one toilet further up the loop got pumped but no others. I know it's a hole in the ground but it was absolutely disgusting this year.

Barbara S

Verified

July 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FATH

4

Father Dyer is my favorite place to camp! However the issues with the water are a nuisance! Also the lack of emptying the outhouses is unsanitary! The host does an amazing job keeping them clean but the challenges to do so when they are full must be maddening! Please do something to help this little piece of paradise!

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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