This was yet another summer destination that my husband brought us to in hopes of reliving his…read morechildhood. Turquoise Lake is actually human-made, part of the Fryingpan-Arkansas Project. It's a clean reservoir with two of Colorado's highest peaks, Mount Massive and Mount Elbert, as its backdrop. Surrounding Turquoise Lake are fairly clean picnic areas with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. These are first-come, first-served. No fees for day use. Also, there are 8 campgrounds - many of which we drove through for scouting purposes, although, we loved our site at the Father Dyer Campground. (Not a bad site anywhere. Many can be reserved online, but some are first-come, first-served.) Anglers will enjoy the trout fishing. Check the license info here: http://cpw.state.co.us Boaters have access to two launches. Peaceful place. LNT (Leave No Trace)! Pack it, pack it out. #620 2017 Yelp Challenge 86/100

The lake was good as a quick stop for us. We drove around it a bit and noted a few areas to pull…read moreoff and fish or sit. I didn't see signs posted stating to stay out of the water, but I also didn't see anyone in the water. It isn't far from Leadville and is worth checking out.

Father Dyer is located in the Leadville, Colorado area near the human-made Turquoise Lake…read more Many of the sites may be reserved online through recreation.gov: https://www.recreation.gov But some are first-come, first-served. Some accessible. It's fairly primitive. No hookups for RVs, however, there is a dump station. It's a whopping $10 to use. No potable water refills for your campers. FACILITIES/AMENITIES - fairly level gravel sites - picnic table - campfire ring with grill - vault toilets - drinking water - trash collection - firewood for purchase from host - Turquoise Lake is a short hike or drive nearby The host is a very sweet lady. She will come around on a golf cart to collect your info, let you know the rules and see if you need anything. TIPS * There are several other campgrounds within this national forest right next to Father Dyer if you aren't able to reserve the spot you want. * From Highway 24 (the main road in Leadville) the signs are vague on how to get to this area. Unless you know the area, you might get a little lost. So from Hwy 24 drive west on County Road 4 (also known as McWethy Dr) and follow signs to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. LNT (Leave No Trace)! Pack it, pack it out. #615 2017 Yelp Challenge 81/100

I would start off by saying that the tent sites are very close together so if you get out by a…read morerowdy group of college kids, expect to hear their every conversation. Like their fire pit was 7 feet from my tent site. WAY TOO CLOSE I would agree with the other reviewer here that the Mosquitos are insane. Like full deet insane. Be ready to lather up and burn all the candles you have. Bathrooms are clean which is awesome but you roll the dice with who camps next to you. You will get to know them very well.

Accommodations and area were great but we never got the bathroom code because no one was at the…read moreoffice so we could not use showers or bathroom. Very disappointing. Also person taking credit card seemed very unorganized and distracted. Our bill was incorrect. Annoying to have to call to get help.

This first-come first-served campground is amazing! There are no power hookups or running water…read more(even in the camp toilet area). If you are self- sustaining, this spot is lovely. The lake is minutes away (as many other review mention), the hiking trail ties the campgrounds together - some take reservations, some do not. This one does not. The price in 2022 is either $26 or $13 with certain discounts per night. Not sure about the previous camp bosses, but the last one, and the current ones keep the toilets impeccably clean. Even though it's just a pit latrine. It's not bad! I love this campsite!

First, the area is not great. The place looks like it used to be an old trailer park and it's not…read morewell maintained. Second, it is cute inside...not alot of room of course but if you are a young couple or very athletic you would do well. We are both 76 years old and climbing a straight up ladder up and down to a loft was difficult to say the least. Using the bathroom at night was scary on the ladder! The loft has a mattress on the floor which to us was not comfortable. Very firm but I guess that's because it was on a floor. Hit my head six times! As I said it's very cute inside and everything you need is supplied for you kitchen wise. Plus a good sized refrigerator.

The location is great but the area around the homes is gross. Also, not enough towels, soap, etc…read more The prices are now DOUBLE what they used to be. Way too $$$.

So I generally shy away from 14ers as the tourists crap everywhere on the trail leaving toilet…read morepaper widely seen For those visiting please dig a cathole 6 inches deep and PACK your toilet paper out Elbert is a wonderful trail well maintained and easy to hike...compared to Capitol or Longs. Start early 5-6am Bring 2-3 liters of water, snacks,and proper layers of clothing 2nd highest peak in the continuous United States

Despite not being as challenging as some 14ers, Mount Elbert near Leadville can be an unforgettable…read moreexperience. At ten miles roundtrip with a 4,700' gain, the Class One will still remind your body it's not just a walk-up. This time of year, temps can be absolutely perfect -- or bitter cold -- and potentially hypothermia-inducing if you get soaked. We're getting into the shoulder season a bit early, so know your route, target summit time and weather conditions to be faced before embarking. Depending on experience, for some hikers, the forecast probably already makes this a no-go.

Highly recommend The Adventure Company. They worked us in last minute when another rafting company…read morelet us down and cancelled on us less than an hour before our trip. Stone was our guide, and he was very friendly and knew a lot about the area. Despite the lower water, he kept us going down the river when other groups were getting stuck.

Enjoyed a half day rafting tour with Troy and Paige. Water was a little low, but the guides made…read moresure it was a great trip.

Quinn and Julia were the best tour guides! 10/10 would recommend going with them! #fearlessread more

I had so much fun zip lining! Quinn and Julia were our guides and they were amazing! 10/10…read moreexperience

we booked an elk guided hunt approximately 3 years out, because owner Tom stated it's all they had…read moreleft was 2 rifle season. Finally our trip came through and headed to Leadville, Colorado , it was an awesome trip to the Rockies, weather was very cold coming from California and the elevation was tough!! Our guide Jerry was supercool and we enjoyed his company with great stories, and cook/wrangler, Madeline was supercool and enjoyed her cooking and great spices in the food, tough wrangler. great company . great experience!!!

Super friendly support while reserving trip, and the trip itself was phenomenal!…read more At first, my 8-yr old son was hoping he'd have to direct the horse more, but the occasional trotting and the more frequent steep ascents and descents made us both happy the horses are pros and know the trail, and still gave us a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Our guide Abigail was also key to our incredible trip--super friendly and knowledgeable about ranching and outfitting, and added so much to our experience reciting cowboy poetry. We will definitely be back!

Wooded hillside terrain, with lots of bushes, a few benches, nice, tall fencing and poop bag…read moredispensers make for a great place to give your traveling, furry companion, some unfettered and fun exercise. The hill is not too steep and they even have a basic pooper scooper on site. We were able to play hide and go seek with our pup. The best part is you can tell people use it respectfully and clean up after their dogs. The worst part is there is no running water. There are an adjacent playground and skate park. The entrance can be a little hard to find off 6th street between the houses.

Even though my two huskies had infinite space to run around while camping, they needed space to…read moreunleash their energy in town. Thank goodness for Leadville Dog Park! Such a cool spot that seems relatively new. Basically fencing put up around an area of tall trees. There's a dirt parking lot with plenty of space. The gate is a little janky but functions. It's overall well-maintained. Bring water and waste bags. I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm exploring Leadville!