Molly Brown Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2 pm'Check out: 12 pm (noon)'Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Taylor Lagoons Dump Station · 32.4 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.2644, -106.3524
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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 firerings with grates are available throughout this campground. Firewood is for sale at the host site.The Turquoise Lake Nature Trail traverses between this and the Silver Dollar campgrounds 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.Please follow the links to access the Turquoise Lake Campgrounds map.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Molly Brown Campground free?
No. Molly Brown Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Molly Brown Campground?
From Leadville, follow signs to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
What are the rules at Molly Brown Campground?
Regardless of the length of the parking spur, only one Recreational Vehicle per campsite is allowed. Additional restrictions apply to this campground : Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle. Dogs must be leashed at all times. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground. Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE. Limited water available; no water hookups. Water Hydrant
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
