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Turquoise Lake, Leadville Colorado - Turquoise Lake Reservoir is located 4 miles west of Leadville. At almost 10,000 feet, the weather can vary tremendously. This is a popular destination for campers in the summer and provides good fishing for trout.
Lake Skipper: Ice Stick,   CD anglers
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Turquoise Lake

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Status:  05.30.13
Water Tmp:  05.13.13
Level:  05.13.13
Lake Skipper: Ice Stick,  CD anglers
 
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by Rathbone - Early morning catch at Turquoise by the damn. by Billybob - by kuho - South side Turquoise after rain by millerlte - by Ice Stick - Late ice,great trip.. hitting her again this weekend!<br />What a great day!!!!! Little mucky but great! by hepman - Morning June 20, 2009 - Turquoise Lake by CD anglers - Near Open water. Fishing is HOT that area.
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Turquoise Lake
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Turquoise Reservoir is a popular destination for many campers in Colorado. It provides picturesque views and provides fine fishing for rainbows, browns and lakers. If visiting Turquoise, bring your bo... Log in to read more...
Getting there: From I-70 West take CO 91 to Leadville. In Leadville go west on Turquise Lake Road for 4 1/2 miles to the lake.
Fees: There is a daily fee to use th... Log in for more detail...
Boating: All Boats Allowed. Boat inspections begin May 31at the Matchless boat ramp from 6 a.m. - dark, 7 days a week. The Tabo... Log in for more detail...

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Turquoise Lake Stocking 2010 to 2012
Campgrounds
Baby Doe    # of Sites: 50    Fees: $15

RV site for up to 32 feet. Nice wooded sites down near the water. Use the same entrance for Baby Doe and Father Dyer campgrounds.
Molly Brown    # of Sites: 49    Fees: $15

Wooded campsites with Loops A and B. Loops B is closer to the water.
Silver Dollar    # of Sites: 45    Fees: $15
RV sites up to 22 feet. Located near the Matchless boat ramp.
May Queen    # of Sites: 27    Fees: $15

RV units up to 32 feet. Nice location at the western shoreline, eight miles around the lake from the entrance. There is not a boat ramp near this location so if you are bringing a boat you may want to use a closer campground. The inlet is next to the campground. 23 pull though sites and 4 tent sites.
Father Dyer    # of Sites: 25    Fees: $15

RV sites up to 32 feet. Wooded campsites on a hill overlooking the water. Trail available down to the water.
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Tabor    # of Sites: 20    Fees: $15

RV sites up to 37 feet. Sites are located next to a large paved parking lot. Not much seclusion in the campground. Located directly adjacent to the Tabor boat ramp.
Belle of Colorado    # of Sites: 19    Fees: $15

Tent camping only. Nice wooded sites near the shoreline.
Printer Boy    # of Sites: 4    Fees: Based on number of campers
From recreation.gov: Located near Turquoise Lake, Colorado (near Leadville). There is a centrally located cooking shelter available on a first come, first serve basis. See campground host for more information. Firewood is sold at the campground. Reservations required for a minimum of two nights.
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Boat Ramps
Matchless
Concrete ramp with dock.
Tabor
Concrete ramp.
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