MOLLY BROWN, CO Campground Reservation, Info, Images, Map, Directions

MOLLY BROWN, Colorado Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions

From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4 and turn right on County Road 9C. Follow signs to Molly Brown Campground on the right.

Phone

719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)

Activities

HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, SWIMMING SITE

Keywords

MOLB,TURQUOISE LAKE,LEADVILLE,PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NF- FS

Related Link(s)

Rec Area Info & Images

Colorado State Road Conditions

Forest Service Concessionaire

Colorado State Tourism

Overview

Named after the “unsinkable” Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. The campground is ideal for enjoying the popular recreation lake and offers access to boating, fishing, hiking and water skiing.

The famous Molly Brown lived in the town of Leadville, just 5 miles east of the campground. She became wealthy from her husband’s mining success and took on a life as a philanthropist, socialite and activist.

Recreation

The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail 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 the dam to May Queen Campground. It is recommended that hikers pick up a trail guide prior to departure to learn about the flora and fauna along this trail. On the lake, sailing, boating and canoeing are always enjoyed. Anglers seek out mostly mackinaw and rainbow trout.

Facilities

The two-loop campground has private sites due to ample understory. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground and drinking water is available via a pressurized water system. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grates are at each campsite. Firewood is for sale at the host site.

Natural Features

Campsites are perched along the scenic waters of the lake. Nearby is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, a 30,540 acre stretch of forest land which encompasses Colorado’s second highest peak, Mount Massive at 14,421 feet. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Leadville, a historic gold and silver mining town, is a fun place to explore with the family.

Drive on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. Continue over the pass to the town of Aspen, a well-known ski resort town.

Reservation

More from CampingHiking.net:

SOUTH DICKEY LAKE, Montana Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions From Eureka travel South on Hwy 93 for approximately 20 miles. Take a left on Lake Shore road 3788 and follow for 2 miles to the day use site. Phone 406-296-2536 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, SWIMMING SITE Keywords SODI,SOUTH,DICKEY,LAKE,KOOTENAI NF – FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images

HANNA FLAT, California Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions Travel east on I10 (Highway 330) to Running Springs. Turn onto Highway 18 and continue to Big Bear Lake Dam but do not cross the dam. Highway 18 becomes Highway 38. Continue to the Fawnskin Fire Station and turn left onto Rim of the World Drive (Forest Route 3N14)

SALMON CREEK, California Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for 18 miles to Bassetts. Turn right and continue two miles to the campground, which is on the left side of the highway. From Sierra City, travel north on Highway 49 for 5 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake

The Ledge Group Sites, Utah Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions From Moab, drive 10 miles on the Kane Creek Road. The group site is on the left hand side of the road. Phone 435-259-2100 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, MOUNTAIN BIKING, SCENIC DRIVE Keywords Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Utah State Tourism Utah State Road Conditions Overview The

NELSON POINT, California Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road/Gregory Creek Rd. Go west to Salt Creek exit, and then north to Conflict Point Road (From the north, take Salt Creek exit and then go south to Conflict Point Road). Go approximately .5 miles to the campground. Phone 530-275-8113 Activities BOATING,