Belle of Colorado

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: - $29 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle. - Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available. - First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night. Status: closed Reservations: No sites are reservable. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Facilities This is a tent-only campground with 19 sites located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420. Getting there: From Leadville, follow signs to Turquoise Lake Recreation Area. Rules: - Maximum of eight people per site - Maximum three tents per site - Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground - Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate - Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on… Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10165130 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.