Camping

Want to get away from it all? Lake County is the place to go, with nearly 35,000 acres of wilderness Area, more lakes than any other county in the state, & an average of 310 days of sunshine a year.

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TURQUOISE LAKE

• Lake County, 75% of which is public lands, is an outdoor enthusiast's dreamcome-true, offering an incredible system of trails for hiking, biking & 4-wheeling in the summer, or snowshoeing, cross-country skiing & snowmobiling in the winter. Mt. Elbert & Mt. Massive offer climbers the chance to bag the state's two highest 14ers. The area is also home to some of the state's best fishing, including Twin Lakes, Turquoise Lake, Mt. Elbert Forebay, Crystal Lake, Halfmoon Creek & many
smaller lakes & streams.

• There are hundreds of campsites in Lake County, ranging from an RV park in downtown Leadville to developed campgrounds & dispersed camping at numerous scenic areas through the u.S. Forest Service. whether you're in a tent, pop-up camper or full-sized RV, Turquoise & Twin Lakes Recreation Areas provide exceptional lakeside camping & boating. Looking for trails, scenery, fishing, or solitude…there's a spot for you!

TWIN LAKES

Named in honor the men who trained at Camp Hale during world war II, the Tenth Mountain Division Huts are located in spectacular settings, perched high on mountain ridges with magnificent views, & provide a cozy shelter at the end of the trail. The Skinner Hut, uncle Bud's Cabin, Tenth Mountain Division Hut & the Sangree M. Froelicher Hut may be reached by a direct route from Leadville. This is the most extensive backcountry hut system in North America, with 30 huts & 350 miles of u.S. Forest Service trails, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail & the Colorado Trail.

• In the fall, Lake County's scenery becomes even more
beautiful when the aspen leaves turn brilliant shades of
yellow, gold & orange. Mark your calendars. Fall comes
early at this elevation; at 10,152', Leadville is the highest
incorporated city in North America. The best time to catch the foliage is usually early- to mid-September.

RV PARKS, CABINS & CAMPGROUNDS

LEADVILLE RV CORRAL
135 W 2nd St., Leadville • 719-486-3111
info@mountainrvpark.com • www.MountainRVPark.com

SUGAR LOAFIN' RV CAMPGROUND & CABINS
2665 Rd 4, Leadville • 719-486-1031
sugarloafin@sugarloafin.com • www.sugarloafin.com

US FOREST SERVICE
810 Front St., Leadville • 719-486-0749
Reservations: 877-444-6777 • www.ReserveUSA.com