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
Kevin S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 016, Loop: MOLL
Campground hosts were very nice. Bathrooms were the cleanest I've ever seen. We really enjoyed our time there!
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOLL
What a beautiful lake! Crystal clear waters and amazing scenery on all sides. Thank you so much for making this campground reservable on RECREATION.GOV; otherwise it would be completely impractical to drive up here just hoping to get an open campsite!
We found the campground facilities to be clean and well kept by the camp hosts.
Site #7 was reasonably level and we were able to level up our camper with minimal effort. There are no hookups at individual campsites within this campground, but there are shared water spigots throughout the campground, although several of the spigots were out of order during our visit in June 2020. The spigots are not intended for use in filling up camper holding tanks, please arrive with your fresh water holding tank filled.
If you get a campsite anywhere near the lake shore, expect a lot of foot traffic near, and/or through, your campsite as self-absorbed campers will tromp the route that is most convenient for themselves to reach the water. The campground does have some established paths, and of course paved roads, that folks could use to get tot he water, but if they can save a dozen steps by inconveniencing someone else, in our experience, they undoubtedly will. But HEY! That is not the fault of this campground, just a symptom of our society nowadays.
Cell coverage at Molly Brown was extremely limited and mostly spotty. There were a few times when we had data coverage and would receive a text message from our kids, but most of the time is was 1X 'voice only' coverage.
The campground has vault toilets. No flush toilets, showers, or dump station. The Leadville Sanitation District has a dump station for $5 per visit located at GPS Coordinates: 39.2399, -106.3029; and the Forest Service reportedly offers a dump station at GPS coordinates: 39.2687, -106.3465; although we did not drive by to see if the Forest Service dump station was operational.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOLL
What a beautiful lake! Crystal clear waters and amazing scenery on all sides. Thank you so much for making this campground reservable on RECREATION.GOV; otherwise it would be completely impractical to drive up here just hoping to get an open campsite!
We found the campground facilities to be clean and well kept by the camp hosts.
Site #7 was reasonably level and we were able to level up our camper with minimal effort. There are no hookups at individual campsites within this campground, but there are shared water spigots throughout the campground, although several of the spigots were out of order during our visit in June 2020. The spigots are not intended for use in filling up camper holding tanks, please arrive with your fresh water holding tank filled.
If you get a campsite anywhere near the lake shore, expect a lot of foot traffic near, and/or through, your campsite as self-absorbed campers will tromp the route that is most convenient for themselves to reach the water. The campground does have some established paths, and of course paved roads, that folks could use to get tot he water, but if they can save a dozen steps by inconveniencing someone else, in our experience, they undoubtedly will. But HEY! That is not the fault of this campground, just a symptom of our society nowadays.
Cell coverage at Molly Brown was extremely limited and mostly spotty. There were a few times when we had data coverage and would receive a text message from our kids, but most of the time is was 1X 'voice only' coverage.
The campground has vault toilets. No flush toilets, showers, or dump station. The Leadville Sanitation District has a dump station for $5 per visit located at GPS Coordinates: 39.2399, -106.3029; and the Forest Service reportedly offers a dump station at GPS coordinates: 39.2687, -106.3465; although we did not drive by to see if the Forest Service dump station was operational.
Mark S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 007, Loop: MOLL
What a beautiful lake! Crystal clear waters and amazing scenery on all sides. Thank you so much for making this campground reservable on RECREATION.GOV; otherwise it would be completely impractical to drive up here just hoping to get an open campsite!
We found the campground facilities to be clean and well kept by the camp hosts.
Site #7 was reasonably level and we were able to level up our camper with minimal effort. There are no hookups at individual campsites within this campground, but there are shared water spigots throughout the campground, although several of the spigots were out of order during our visit in June 2020. The spigots are not intended for use in filling up camper holding tanks, please arrive with your fresh water holding tank filled.
If you get a campsite anywhere near the lake shore, expect a lot of foot traffic near, and/or through, your campsite as self-absorbed campers will tromp the route that is most convenient for themselves to reach the water. The campground does have some established paths, and of course paved roads, that folks could use to get tot he water, but if they can save a dozen steps by inconveniencing someone else, in our experience, they undoubtedly will. But HEY! That is not the fault of this campground, just a symptom of our society nowadays.
Cell coverage at Molly Brown was extremely limited and mostly spotty. There were a few times when we had data coverage and would receive a text message from our kids, but most of the time is was 1X 'voice only' coverage.
The campground has vault toilets. No flush toilets, showers, or dump station. The Leadville Sanitation District has a dump station for $5 per visit located at GPS Coordinates: 39.2399, -106.3029; and the Forest Service reportedly offers a dump station at GPS coordinates: 39.2687, -106.3465; although we did not drive by to see if the Forest Service dump station was operational.
Richard C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: MOLL
Excellent service & great management!
Made you feel welcomed
Richard C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: MOLL
Excellent service & great management!
Made you feel welcomed
Richard C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: MOLL
Excellent service & great management!
Made you feel welcomed
James S
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: MOLL
Very nice campsite. Wooded and private about 300 yards from the lake. Vault toilets and trash receptacles all very clean. Nice picnic tables and fire pit. We would camp here again.
James S
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: MOLL
Very nice campsite. Wooded and private about 300 yards from the lake. Vault toilets and trash receptacles all very clean. Nice picnic tables and fire pit. We would camp here again.
James S
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: MOLL
Very nice campsite. Wooded and private about 300 yards from the lake. Vault toilets and trash receptacles all very clean. Nice picnic tables and fire pit. We would camp here again.
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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