Turquoise Lake Recreation Area

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2015 N Poplar St
Leadville, CO 80461

Turquoise Lake Recreation Area in Leadville, CO offers a range of recreational facilities, including 8 campgrounds with 300 campsites and 2 boat-launching ramps, covering a total of 780 acres. Visitors can enjoy camping and fishing, with a variety of fish species available, such as mackinaw trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. The area is also popular for ice fishing during the winter months.

Managed by the Forest Service as part of the San Isabel National Forest, Turquoise Lake is a feature of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. In addition to camping and fishing, visitors can engage in activities like biking, boating, hiking, picnicking, and various water sports. The area also offers opportunities for winter sports. Located about 5 miles west of U.S. Highway 24 and Leadville, Colorado, Turquoise Lake Recreation Area provides a gateway to explore the natural beauty and outdoor adventures of the region.

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4.519 reviews
Photo of milehigh80214
27$ no dump station or water.
7/28/2024

I think it’s ridiculous we have to pay 27$ to enjoy a lake in the mountains. There was no electric w...

Photo of SurayaB99
2nd time here and just as beautiful as before.
7/21/2024

2nd time here and just as beautiful as before. Stayed in Baby Doe campground. Host (Maria and Kris)a...

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Turquoise Lake
8/28/2023

We drove all the way around the lake. It was a beautiful drive. We saw some kayakers and fisherman s...

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