About May Queen
Number of accommodations: 13
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2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (187)
What Guests Are Saying
May Queen campground offers an excellent experience with well-maintained, spacious sites in a beautiful location. Many guests appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, helpful host, and great fishing opportunities. While some sites require a bit of effort to access and there were minor issues with facilities, overall, visitors found the area scenic and enjoyable, making it a favored spot for camping in Colorado.
What Guests Are Saying
May Queen campground offers an excellent experience with well-maintained, spacious sites in a beautiful location. Many guests appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, helpful host, and great fishing opportunities. While some sites require a bit of effort to access and there were minor issues with facilities, overall, visitors found the area scenic and enjoyable, making it a favored spot for camping in Colorado.
Review Summary
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: MAY
The May Queen campground is a lovely little gem of the Turquoise Lake area. While we were there, the lake was in the process of filling from the winter runoff. The lake is a haven for fishermen/women. The lake trout consist of rainbows and browns, and we've been fortunate to catch some hefty trout that have over-wintered in the lake.
The May Queen campground has ~22 campsites and has dedicated sites for tent campers. For RV campers, only a few sites may accommodate a larger rig. The rest of the sites are perfect for smaller and medium-sized rigs. Make sure to bring water, as it has been many years since water has been available at this campground, and electricity has never been available. The vault toilets are always clean and well-maintained.
The May Queen campground is for campers that appreciate the great outdoors. It's tranquil, and the camp hosts have been very amenable through the years. This campground is above 10,000 feet, and the nights can be cold. It seems that we will always get an afternoon thunderstorm. There are hiking trails to explore, as well as the town of Leadville. We make it a point to visit the May Queen at least once a year and have been coming to the May Queen for about 20 years.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: MAY
The May Queen campground is a lovely little gem of the Turquoise Lake area. While we were there, the lake was in the process of filling from the winter runoff. The lake is a haven for fishermen/women. The lake trout consist of rainbows and browns, and we've been fortunate to catch some hefty trout that have over-wintered in the lake.
The May Queen campground has ~22 campsites and has dedicated sites for tent campers. For RV campers, only a few sites may accommodate a larger rig. The rest of the sites are perfect for smaller and medium-sized rigs. Make sure to bring water, as it has been many years since water has been available at this campground, and electricity has never been available. The vault toilets are always clean and well-maintained.
The May Queen campground is for campers that appreciate the great outdoors. It's tranquil, and the camp hosts have been very amenable through the years. This campground is above 10,000 feet, and the nights can be cold. It seems that we will always get an afternoon thunderstorm. There are hiking trails to explore, as well as the town of Leadville. We make it a point to visit the May Queen at least once a year and have been coming to the May Queen for about 20 years.
Kathryn G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MAY
Helpful camp host who was able to accommodate additional days of camping.
Kathryn G
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: MAY
Helpful camp host who was able to accommodate additional days of camping.
Justina M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MAY
We LOVE May Queen. It is peaceful, quiet and the lake and river are stunning.
Justina M
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: MAY
We LOVE May Queen. It is peaceful, quiet and the lake and river are stunning.
bob b
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MAY
This site is good BUT it's really only for campers with small tents because there aren't any good spots for a large, family size tent unless you set it up in the grass between the parking lot and the actual camp site. If you do that you're close to the road but the area isn't super noisy if that's you're only option. Otherwise May Queen is a nice campground.
bob b
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: MAY
This site is good BUT it's really only for campers with small tents because there aren't any good spots for a large, family size tent unless you set it up in the grass between the parking lot and the actual camp site. If you do that you're close to the road but the area isn't super noisy if that's you're only option. Otherwise May Queen is a nice campground.
Allison S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MAY
We came here with a Scout Troop from Wisconsin. We found the sites quiet, wooded, and plenty of room for 8 with hammocks and tents. The trails are great. Thank you!
Allison S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: MAY
We came here with a Scout Troop from Wisconsin. We found the sites quiet, wooded, and plenty of room for 8 with hammocks and tents. The trails are great. Thank you!
Location May Queen
Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States
From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4. Continue on the paved road about 9 miles to May Queen Campground on the right.
The nearest major road is US Highway 24, located approximately 10 miles east of May Queen Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2786 / -106.432
Elevation: 3023 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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