About Belle Of Colorado Campground
The Belle of Colorado is a tent-only, non-reservable campground located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. Several desirable campsites are located near the shoreline. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.
- Fees: - $29 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and…
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 2 mi west of Leadville North, CO · 39.26789, -106.35159
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle of Colo Cg | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Belle of Colo Cg Sw Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Turquoise Lake Nature | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 3.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- OFF SEASON Nice spot 0.1 mi
- Baby Doe 0.1 mi
- Molly Brown 0.1 mi
- Campsite · 2 mi W of Leadville North 0.3 mi
- Printer Boy 0.3 mi
- Silver Dollar 0.4 mi