Can you reserve a site at Leadville National Fish Hatchery?

No. Leadville National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Leadville National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

Leadville National Fish Hatchery (NFH) · Restricted Access

9,603 ft
Elevation

Leadville National Fish Hatchery, established in 1889, is the second oldest Federally operated fish hatchery in existence today. Located on 3,072 acres near the city of Leadville, the hatchery's subalpine forest surroundings with its cold, clean water supply and nearby source of native cutthroat trout populations provide the ideal spot for trout production. The threatened greenback cutthroat trout and endangered Wyoming toad are both raised here. The main hatchery building is on the National Register of Historic Places, and houses a small museum. Trails lead to a picnic pavilion, National Forest Service lands, and the Mount Massive Wilderness Area.

Getting there

Leadville National Fish Hatchery is located 6 miles southwest of the city of Leadville along Highway 300. Come prepared for a day of fun!

39.22520, -106.39000 · 39°13'30.7"N 106°23'24.0"W

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Typical weather

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, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Leadville National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Leadville National Fish Hatchery?: No. Leadville National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Leadville National Fish Hatchery

Matchless 2.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Dollar 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Molly Brown 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Belle of Colorado 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Baby Doe 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Printer Boy 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tabor 3.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Father Dyer 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mount Massive Wilderness less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Matchless Boating Site 2.7 mi · Facility
Matchless Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Belle of Colorado Campground 3.6 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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