Campers drive onto a dirt road that branches into a large, logged area where stone fire rings mark dispersed camping spots throughout the open terrain. The road access shows signs of washout, and johny R. notes "the road down to this loop is starting to wash out" though it remains passable for most vehicles currently. Sites range from car-sized spaces to expansive areas that accommodate trailers and RVs.
The logged landscape provides mountain views while leaving slash piles that serve as free firewood for campers. A creek runs through the area, released from the hydroelectric dam, which creates both water access and increased mosquito activity during warmer months. Sound carries well across the open terrain, so the camping experience depends heavily on neighboring campers and their generator use.
Verizon provides three bars of cell service throughout most of the area. The campground sits within camping spots outside San Isabel National Forest and offers quick access to Leadville for supplies, just 13 minutes away. No facilities exist on-site, and campers report occasional trash issues around some fire rings.
For a more developed experience with amenities, Turquoise Lake provides an alternative just minutes away.
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Location
Dispersed CampingTurquoise Lake Dispersed is located in Colorado
Coordinates
39.24620672 N
106.3705597 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 68 usersLast on 4/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 116 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 68 usersLast on 4/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 116 usersLast on 4/2/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 36 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Denver, CO
- 2 hrs 4 min from Boulder, CO
- 2 hrs 26 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 2 hrs 39 min from Fort Collins, CO







