Silver Dollar

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Silver Dollar Campground Water Spigot
SILVER DOLLAR
Old Mining Shack Just A Short Hike From Silver Dollar Campground
Silver Dollar Campground Dumpster

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

38 total sites

RV Sites

38 sites

About Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar Campground is situated near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing.

Number of accommodations: 38

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 22 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Connectivity and Media

Connectivity and Media

  • Cell Reception
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 040, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 043, Loop: SILV RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (198)

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

4.4
198 reviews
5
59.6%
118
4
27.8%
55
3
5.1%
10
2
3.5%
7
1
4.0%
8

Travis R

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SILV

5

Very accommodating host, easy walk to the lake. Family friendly with quiet time hours. Cleanest bathrooms I’ve ever seen at state parks!

Jeff M

Verified

August 20, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SILV

5

Stayed at Silver Dollar on Aug. 11th through 13th and it was fantastic! It was everything we were hoping and had wonderful weather. Will be back!

Cynthia W

Verified

August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SILV

4

We really enjoyed this spot. It was within walking distance (5 minutes) to Turquoise Lake. It would have been nice to have lake views, but it was nice to be out of the wind. We've stayed at other sites around the lake and it can get really windy right near the lake. We loved our spot. The sites were spacious and even though the campground was full, we never felt crowded. The grounds were well kept and the host was super nice. Vaults were very clean. We were thrown a bit of a curve ball because the water was unavailable due to a repair that was needed, but we just packed in extra water. We would stay here again.

David V

Verified

August 11, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: SILV

5

Site was clean, camp host was friendly, did great job of keeping campground quiet at night and restrooms very clean.

Susan E

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 037, Loop: SILV

5

Our camphost, Trudy, was so welcoming and helpful. Despite the rain all weekend, the campground was clean and friendly. I know there are water issues at Turquoise Lake right now- the pit toilets were pretty bad. They were cleaned and pumped out and Trudy was checking them constantly, but we had pretty strong fumes all weekend. Not being able to fill our rigs with water or having a dump station available as we have in the past was a challenge, but Trudy did direct us to facilities to help us out.

tracy D

Verified

July 30, 2020 Stayed at: 030, Loop: SILV

5

Great camp site! Trudy the camp host was so friendly and full of great information! We will be back next year!

Gary L

Verified

July 27, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SILV

4

Campsites on the inside of the car loop didn't have much privacy. Restrooms were very clean.

Sally E

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: SILV

2

Silver dollar is located in an area with lots of standing water, so there were a ton of mosquitoes. No views, no breeze, and no easy access to the lake for water activities. The campgrounds near the lake are much nicer.

Jose M

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SILV

5

Camp host was very friendly and helped us get our bearings around the campsite and lake. The campsites had plenty of room for larger tents, and equipped with a fire ring and a grill. Campsites on the south side (1,2,3) are close to still water. This made for a lot of mosquitos at dawn. After applying bug spray it was not bad.

Britt J

Verified

July 16, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: SILV

5

The campground is kept very clean so the campground host and crew are doing a great job. Just wish a campsite didn't cost so much. $28 per night for some ground to sleep on seems more than it should be in my opinion.

Location Silver Dollar

Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States

Elevation: 3013 feet

Distance to downtown

6.1 mi drive to downtown Leadville (about 13 min)

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: September 3, 2026

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