Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, Colorado
At a glance: No electric hookups; listed for rigs up to 45 ft; not listed: drinking water, flush toilets and showers.
Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Not listed
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups No
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 51
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- 45 ft
- Elevation
- 9,923 ft
- Phone
- 719-486-0749 (INFORMATION ONLY
Official fee information
Extra Vehicle Fee $10.00
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
From the official listing
Baby Doe Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. This family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing.
The campground was named for Elizabeth McCourt, whose nickname was Baby Doe. She made a name for herself in the Colorado mining community in the 19th century when she took on the rugged work of a miner.
The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail meanders along the shoreline is a gentle loop trail through the forest and down to the shoreline of Turquoise Lake. This trail connects to the 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail that parallels the shoreline from Sugar Loaf Dam to May Queen Campground. Trail guides are available at the trailhead located about a mile south, at the entrance to Molly Brown Campground.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Sugarloaf Rsvr - 1.8 mi away, 9,738 ft higher than the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 0.97 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 1.43 |
| Mar | 39 | 9 | 1.34 |
| Apr | 44 | 18 | 1.71 |
| May | 55 | 27 | 1.40 |
| Jun | 68 | 34 | 0.93 |
| Jul | 73 | 40 | 1.86 |
| Aug | 70 | 38 | 2.10 |
| Sep | 62 | 31 | 1.42 |
| Oct | 51 | 24 | 1.05 |
| Nov | 39 | 14 | 1.30 |
| Dec | 31 | 6 | 1.06 |
Highlight months with an average high between and °F:
Location and nearby campgrounds
Open map · 39.26972, -106.35056
- Molly Brown 0.2 mi straight-line
- Father Dyer 0.3 mi straight-line
- Silver Dollar 0.5 mi straight-line
- May Queen 4.4 mi straight-line
- Lakeview Campground 11.8 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Sewer hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 24, 2026 |
Data last checked Oct 24, 2026. Found something wrong? Report an error.