Father Dyer Near Leadville, CO

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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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🚐 002, Loop: FATH RV

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🚐 026, Loop: FATH RV

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Reviews (141)

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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.

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Review Summary

4.5

141 reviews

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Marissa K

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July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: FATH

Restrooms were verrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyy clean!!!!!!!!! We had a great time.thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill R

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July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: FATH

Cleanest vault toilets I have ever been in!

Holly H

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July 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: FATH

Clean and quiet. Great little walk to lake and host had forewood.

Pam G

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July 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: FATH

Lovely camp sight and Marcia the camp host keeps everything neat and clean. Only negative was having loud partying tent campers near by that ignore 10 pm quiet hours

diane m

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July 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: FATH

by far our favorite campground. The hosts are lovely. It's well kept and beautiful in a beautiful setting.

Caitlin R

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July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: FATH

Nice woods, 10 minute walk to the lake

Jacquelyn A

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July 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: FATH

Gorgeous scenery, 1/2 mi walk maybe to Turquoise Lake. Close to town.

Chantria P

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July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: FATH

We reserved 3 campsites next to each other for our family/friends and we were all very satisfied with our weekend. Campsites were spacious, each had a table and fire pit, and we didn't hear our neighbors around us. Bathrooms were also very clean. We'll be coming back again next summer!

Kimberly H

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July 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FATH

One of our favorite spots - the campground is about a 5 min walk down to the lake but separate enough to not be bothered by lake traffic. The sites are pretty well spaced out with decent tree coverage. Theres no water at the campsite but town is maybe 15 min away if you need to grab some.

Char L

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June 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: FATH

Campsites were great. Maybe a tad small, but not so bad cuz they were not too close to other sites. Camp host Marcia was great too. Bathrooms were super clean.

Location & Directions for Father Dyer

Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States

Elevation: 3,024 ft

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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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