May Queen

in Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands

Leadville North, CO

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Overview

Price: Free
Sites: 135
Elevation: 3,015 m (9,892 ft)
Hookups: None reported
Season: Not specified
Pets: Unknown
Big rig friendly: Unknown

Weather

Labor Day
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
64° / 42°
17%
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
67° / 42°
7%
Wednesday
Sunny
69° / 41°
5%
Thursday
Sunny
68° / 40°
6%
Friday
Sunny
67° / 41°
8%

Source: National Weather Service

About

May Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest at an elevation of 9,900 feet. It is near the Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel and adjacent to a day use/picnic area, which offers easy angler access to the lake. You can also access the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail for a leisurely walk around the lake.Firewood can be purchased at the campground. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and vault toilets. Accessible sites are located along the southern end of the campground loop. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.Please click on the link for Turquoise Lake Campgrounds Map.During the 2020 season, water will be unavailable at this campground. Please bring water for your camp, including enough water to completely drown your fire, leaving it cold to the touch, if you are having a campfire.