Molly Brown
Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. The campground offers access to boating, fishing, and hiking.
The famous Molly Brown lived in the town of Leadville, just 5 miles east of the campground. She became wealthy from her husband's mining success and took on a life as a philanthropist, socialite and activist.
The two-loop campground offers single family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is for sale at the Host site.
Need to Know
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy 1 site.
3 tent maximum per site, or 1 RV and 2 tents
Nightly fee includes parking for 2 vehicles. $11 nightly fee for a 3rd vehicle. An RV or boat/ ATV trailer is counted as 1 vehicle.
Dogs, including service and therapy dogs, must be leashed at all times.
Generators may not be operated after 10 PM. CPAP machines and other medical equipment are not exempt.
Be bear aware. Do not leave any food unattended at your site. Lock inside your vehicle or RV.
OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not permitted to operate in any campground.
Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.
No hookups available
- This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Water will NOT be available in this campground in 2025. Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire.
Also, the RV Dump Station at White Star will remain closed this season.
Natural Features
Campsites are perched along the scenic waters of the lake. Nearby is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, a 30,540 acre stretch of forest land which encompasses Colorado's second highest peak, Mount Massive at 14,421 feet. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Leadville, a historic gold and silver mining town, is a fun place to explore with the family.
Drive on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. Continue over the pass to the town of Aspen, a well-known ski resort town.
Recreation
The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail is a gentle loop trail through the forest and down to the shoreline of Turquoise Lake. This trail connects to the 6.4 mile Turquoise Lake Trail that parallels the shoreline from the dam to May Queen Campground. It is recommended that hikers pick up a trail guide prior to departure to learn about the flora and fauna along this trail. On the lake, sailing, boating and canoeing are always enjoyed. Anglers seek out mostly mackinaw and rainbow trout.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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LEADVILLE RANGER DISTRICT 810 FRONT STREET LEADVILLE CO 80461
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4 and turn right on County Road 9C. Follow signs to Molly Brown Campground on the right.
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 036, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 032, Loop MOLL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 049, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 031, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 047, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 033, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 046, Loop MOLL, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 048, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 035, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop MOLL, Type Standard Nonelectric
