About Molly Brown
Number of accommodations: 45
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (703)
What Guests Are Saying
Molly Brown campground is praised for its beautiful location, spacious sites, and excellent amenities, such as clean restrooms and attentive hosts. Campers appreciate the stunning sunsets, proximity to hiking trails, and activities like paddleboarding and biking. However, a recurring concern is the lack of potable water, which requires guests to bring their own supplies.
What Guests Are Saying
Molly Brown campground is praised for its beautiful location, spacious sites, and excellent amenities, such as clean restrooms and attentive hosts. Campers appreciate the stunning sunsets, proximity to hiking trails, and activities like paddleboarding and biking. However, a recurring concern is the lack of potable water, which requires guests to bring their own supplies.
Review Summary
Janet K
VerifiedAugust 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: MOLL
Beautiful place to camp!
Tim N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MOLL
Beautiful campground, good shade all-round. Upper loop has no visual of lake; lower loop has some lake views.
We were hassled by a tent camper for using our generator during 'approved, non-quiet hours.' That said, we were also graced by some really nice tent campers. There will be generators - if you don't want to hear them, camp in a 'tent only' campground.
We have two sea kayaks (50-65 lbs.) w/ kayak dollies. Road from campsite #26 was good; however, the last 100 yds from road to shoreline was scattered rocky and difficult, even w/ dollies. We weren't sure if it was a good idea to leave kayaks at shore unattended over night ...so we didn't.
Altitude affected my (Denver native) wife - while not aerobically strong, she's in good shape and said that the altitude kicked her butt - she noticed it most when pulling kayaks from water back to campsite.
Great to see all the free-range kids on bicycles riding throughout the campground.
Lots of beetle kill mitigation happening around the campgrounds but not IN the campgrounds.
Camp hosts were incredibly pleasant and helpful.
Sadly, amazed @ the number of campsites reserved but un-occupied. There's got to be a better reservation and cancellation system.
Interesting that part of this review process is to rank cell phone coverage ...we're camping, turn the phones off!
Tim N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MOLL
Beautiful campground, good shade all-round. Upper loop has no visual of lake; lower loop has some lake views.
We were hassled by a tent camper for using our generator during 'approved, non-quiet hours.' That said, we were also graced by some really nice tent campers. There will be generators - if you don't want to hear them, camp in a 'tent only' campground.
We have two sea kayaks (50-65 lbs.) w/ kayak dollies. Road from campsite #26 was good; however, the last 100 yds from road to shoreline was scattered rocky and difficult, even w/ dollies. We weren't sure if it was a good idea to leave kayaks at shore unattended over night ...so we didn't.
Altitude affected my (Denver native) wife - while not aerobically strong, she's in good shape and said that the altitude kicked her butt - she noticed it most when pulling kayaks from water back to campsite.
Great to see all the free-range kids on bicycles riding throughout the campground.
Lots of beetle kill mitigation happening around the campgrounds but not IN the campgrounds.
Camp hosts were incredibly pleasant and helpful.
Sadly, amazed @ the number of campsites reserved but un-occupied. There's got to be a better reservation and cancellation system.
Interesting that part of this review process is to rank cell phone coverage ...we're camping, turn the phones off!
Tim N
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: MOLL
Beautiful campground, good shade all-round. Upper loop has no visual of lake; lower loop has some lake views.
We were hassled by a tent camper for using our generator during 'approved, non-quiet hours.' That said, we were also graced by some really nice tent campers. There will be generators - if you don't want to hear them, camp in a 'tent only' campground.
We have two sea kayaks (50-65 lbs.) w/ kayak dollies. Road from campsite #26 was good; however, the last 100 yds from road to shoreline was scattered rocky and difficult, even w/ dollies. We weren't sure if it was a good idea to leave kayaks at shore unattended over night ...so we didn't.
Altitude affected my (Denver native) wife - while not aerobically strong, she's in good shape and said that the altitude kicked her butt - she noticed it most when pulling kayaks from water back to campsite.
Great to see all the free-range kids on bicycles riding throughout the campground.
Lots of beetle kill mitigation happening around the campgrounds but not IN the campgrounds.
Camp hosts were incredibly pleasant and helpful.
Sadly, amazed @ the number of campsites reserved but un-occupied. There's got to be a better reservation and cancellation system.
Interesting that part of this review process is to rank cell phone coverage ...we're camping, turn the phones off!
Suzanne M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MOLL
We loved our stay at Molly Brown, the campsites were spacious and very well kept with great access to the lake. The restrooms were also very clean. A bit windy in the afternoons but we will definitely return, it was gorgeous!
Suzanne M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MOLL
We loved our stay at Molly Brown, the campsites were spacious and very well kept with great access to the lake. The restrooms were also very clean. A bit windy in the afternoons but we will definitely return, it was gorgeous!
Suzanne M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: MOLL
We loved our stay at Molly Brown, the campsites were spacious and very well kept with great access to the lake. The restrooms were also very clean. A bit windy in the afternoons but we will definitely return, it was gorgeous!
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOLL
The site was beautiful, as always. The camp hosts were aloof, at best. They weren’t enforcing the rules (hammocks tied to trees etc) and flat out told a camper that, although fires were not permitted on the shoreline, it would never be enforced. We had an additional car, which we were prepared to pay for, but since we never had any personal contact with the host, we never received the passes for the included cars, nor did we pay for the additional car. The multiple signs posted at the host site made it clear that they were not to be disturbed.
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOLL
The site was beautiful, as always. The camp hosts were aloof, at best. They weren’t enforcing the rules (hammocks tied to trees etc) and flat out told a camper that, although fires were not permitted on the shoreline, it would never be enforced. We had an additional car, which we were prepared to pay for, but since we never had any personal contact with the host, we never received the passes for the included cars, nor did we pay for the additional car. The multiple signs posted at the host site made it clear that they were not to be disturbed.
Ashley B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: MOLL
The site was beautiful, as always. The camp hosts were aloof, at best. They weren’t enforcing the rules (hammocks tied to trees etc) and flat out told a camper that, although fires were not permitted on the shoreline, it would never be enforced. We had an additional car, which we were prepared to pay for, but since we never had any personal contact with the host, we never received the passes for the included cars, nor did we pay for the additional car. The multiple signs posted at the host site made it clear that they were not to be disturbed.
Location Molly Brown
Address:
Leadville Ranger District, 810 Front Street
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States
From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4 and turn right on County Road 9C. Follow signs to Molly Brown Campground on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.2664 / -106.35
Elevation: 3016 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
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.
Utilities
- Water is not available in 2026; please bring enough for your needs and to extinguish campfires. RV dump stations are closed this season.
- There are no hook-up facilities available at this campground.
Vehicles & parking
- Campsite reservations include two vehicles; extra vehicles incur an $11.00/night fee. All vehicles must fit in the parking spur and no parking on grass is allowed.
- OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not allowed in the campground.
Site capacity
- A maximum of 8 people can occupy one campsite.
- Each site allows a maximum of 3 tents or 1 RV and 2 tents.
Pets
- All dogs must be leashed at all times, including service and therapy dogs.
Safety & rules
- Generators cannot be operated after a certain time; CPAP and medical equipment are exempt.
- Firearms and fireworks are not allowed in the campground.
- Caution is advised when traveling from lower elevations due to the high elevation of the facility.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food must not be left unattended; it should be locked inside your vehicle or RV to avoid attracting bears.
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain it near your destination to prevent the spread of pests.
- Firewood can be purchased at the host site for $10.00 per bundle.
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