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38 total sitesAbout Silver Dollar
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Year-round
Fishing
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Spring
Boating
Summer
Boating
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Boating
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Connectivity and Media
- Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (216)
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Dollar Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, private sites, clean restrooms, and a friendly camp host, making it a pleasant experience for many visitors. The proximity to a lovely lake and various outdoor activities enhances its appeal, despite some issues with water availability and site reservation communication. While there are occasional complaints about noise and host interactions, the overall ambiance and cleanliness contribute to a positive camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Silver Dollar Campground offers a beautiful setting with spacious, private sites, clean restrooms, and a friendly camp host, making it a pleasant experience for many visitors. The proximity to a lovely lake and various outdoor activities enhances its appeal, despite some issues with water availability and site reservation communication. While there are occasional complaints about noise and host interactions, the overall ambiance and cleanliness contribute to a positive camping experience.
Review Summary
Karyn G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SILV
Awesome campground - sites spread out, private, shaded. Bathrooms clean and the campground host was friendly and hardworking. Tons of mushrooms. Short walk to the lake. Beautiful!
James P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SILV
Campsite was clean and well maintained. The are was beautiful. My daughters (9 and 11) didn't want to leave. Overall an excellent experience. We will be returning next year for sure.
Ben T
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SILV
No complaints about the campground. Beautiful forest and very well maintained toilets. Furthest point is still only about 1/4-mile to Turquoise Lake. When we stayed, despite the campground being completely reserved, it was less than half full - folks stayed away due to weather and smoky air concerns. I will say, if the campground is actually full, the sites on the inside of the loops are pretty close together in some cases and won't have much privacy, the sites on the outside of the loop were much larger and spaced apart, that's my only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. Water was only available at the campground entrance, the spigots at each toilet aren't functioning. But it's a small enough campground that it was very little inconvenience.
Vincent S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: SILV
Excellent site. Remote. Clean bathrooms.
Robert D
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SILV
Quiet and peaceful week at a beautiful place.
Kurt F
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SILV
Very nice place - very clean - good spacing between sites - close to great hiking and close to town for nice dinner.
Trudy the caretaker is very friendly and efficient. She was helpful and sincere.
I'll stay here again next time I'm in the area.
Karen A
VerifiedAugust 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SILV
Enjoyed the addition of mountain bike and hiking trails in the area. The camp host was one of the best we've encountered. She was very conscientious and responsive, stopping by soon after we arrived to provide information about the campground and the local area.
Lisa S
VerifiedAugust 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: SILV
Nice campground with large spread out campsites. Water is available. Trudy (the host) is very helpful.
Richard B
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: SILV
Our Campground Host Trudy was super communicative and super sweet ... Hosts like Trudy who are awesome like her can make a real difference in a getaway and she did ... Only wish one thing regarding the property and that's that there was a clear path from Silver Dollar Campground to Turquoise Lake as Silver Dollar is not directly on the lake.
Viola R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SILV
Best hostess ever! Trudy goes beyond to help people and her communication is excellent. She contacted us via text message a few days before our arrival and had us drive into the campground the opposite way in order for us to be able to park our pop up trailer with ease. She also escorted us out ( the opposite way) to make it super easy on our departure. The bathrooms were spick and span! The entire campground was super clean! A most excellent experience. She’s a “keeper!”
Location & Directions for Silver Dollar
Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States
Elevation: 3,013 ft
Getting There
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 and follow signs to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. Turn right on County Road 9C and follow to the campground entrance on the right.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Water will NOT be available in this campground in 2026. Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire. Also, the RV Dump Stations at both Printer Boy & White Star Campgrounds will remain closed this season.
- Maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy 1 site.
- 3 tent maximum per site, or 1 RV and 2 tents.
- Nightly fee includes parking for 2 vehicles. $11.00 nightly fee for a 3rd vehicle. An RV or Boat/ATV trailer is counted as 1 vehicle.
- Dogs, including service and therapy dogs, must be leashed at all times.
- Generators may not be operated after; CPAP machines and other medical equipment are not exempt.
- Be bear aware. Do not leave any food unattended at your site. Lock inside your vehicle or RV.
- OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not permitted to operate in any campground
- Firearms and fireworks are not permitted
- No hookups available
- This is a high elevation facility; please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Click here for more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests
- Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026