Campground · Colorado ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Belle of Colorado is a tent-only, non-reservable campground located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, and pedestal grills. Several desirable campsites are located near the shoreline. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.
From Leadville, follow signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
39.26789, -106.35159 · 39°16'4.4"N 106°21'5.7"W
Typically 73°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 55 | 68 | 73 | 70 | 62 | 51 | 39 | 31 |
| Low °F | 3 | 3 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 34 | 40 | 38 | 31 | 24 | 14 | 6 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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