Tabor 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 · 33.0 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.2754, -106.3571
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Tabor Campground is located adjacent to the (closed) boat ramp along the north-eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at 9,900 feet. It easily accommodates large recreational vehicles. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, potable water, and a vault toilet. This is a first-come, first-served campground. No sites are reservable.This campground is named after Leadville's infamous Silver King, Horace A. W. Tabor. High altitude sickness may occur at this elevation. Please follow the links for maps of Turquoise Lake and the Turquoise Lake Campgrounds.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Tabor Campground free?
No. Tabor Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Tabor Campground?
From Leadville, follow the signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
What are the rules at Tabor Campground?
The following 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.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
