Recreation Region: Leadville Ranger District

Molly Brown Campground

Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, this campground is located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables and fire rings with grates are available throughout this campground.

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

All sites are by reservation only.

Call 877-444-6777 or visit recreation.gov at least four days in advance. A minimum stay on Friday and Saturday night is required on weekends. A three-night minimum stay is required on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from the nightly minimum.

General Information

The Turquoise Lake Nature Trail traverses between this and the Silver Dollar Campground and loops along the shoreline. Be sure to pick up your trail guide prior to departure to learn about the flora and fauna along this trail.

May to September

Opening and closing dates are weather dependent. Services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during early and late season.

Check in: 2 p.m.
Check out: 12 p.m.
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

The Interagency Senior Pass (previously known as the Golden Age Pass) and the Interagency Access Pass qualifies for a 50% discount at concessionaire run campsites. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.

A maximum of eight people, three tents and two vehicles or one RV and two tents per site.
Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate.
Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

$30 fee per site for overnight camping. $33 fee for overnight camping at sites 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. 9, 10, 12, and 13. Two vehicles or one recreational vehicle included in camping fee. $11 fee for a third vehicle. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.

Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. A self-service fee tube is available for on-site payment. First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Contact Name: Leadville Ranger District