Outbound Collective logo

Father Dyer

Turquoise Lake Road

Book this listing through our partner Recreation Gov

About Father Dyer

Overview

Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. The family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing.

The campground is named after Father John Lewis Dyer, one of the first Methodist ministers to tour Colorado's high country mining camps. For 20 years, beginning in 1862, he travelled the circuit encompassing Alma, Fairplay and Leadville, regularly skiing over the 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass on long, wooden skis.

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 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. On the lake, boating, sailing, canoeing and fishing are favorite activities. Anglers fish for stocked cutthroat, rainbow, brown and lake trout. Matchless Boat Ramp is located about two miles south of the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Parking spurs are gravel or dirt.

Natural Features

Campsites are nestled in the forest near the scenic lakeshore. The Mount Massive Wilderness Area, a 30,540 acre stretch of primitive land encompassing Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet, is nearby. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.

Nearby Attractions

Venture to Independence Pass for a scenic drive with breathtaking views of the Rockies and surrounding alpine tundra habitat. At 12,095 feet, it is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the country and marks where the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway crosses the Continental Divide.

Father Dyer Reviews

Have you stayed here? Be the first to leave a review!

Top Spots in or near Leadville

Escape to Turquoise Lake

Turquoise Lake, Colorado
5.0

Ski Hut-to-Hut from Uncle Bud's to Skinner Hut

Leadville, Colorado
5.0
24.5 mi / 4700 ft gain

Overnight at the Emma and Marceline Yurts, Leadville

Leadville, Colorado
11 mi / 1200 ft gain

Fly Fish Crystal Lake

Leadville, Colorado

North Mount Elbert Trail

Leadville, Colorado
4.5
9.07 mi / 4432 ft gain

Colorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes

Leadville, Colorado
8.49 mi / 1099 ft gain

Camping and Lodging in Leadville

Molly Brown
Turquoise Lake Road

Molly Brown

Baby Doe
Turquoise Lake Road

Baby Doe

Printer Boy
Turquoise Lake Road

Printer Boy

Silver Dollar
Leadville, Colorado

Silver Dollar

May Queen
Leadville, Colorado

May Queen

Camp Hale Memorial
Leadville, Colorado

Camp Hale Memorial

Unfortunately, we don't have up-to date pricing data for this listing, but you can check pricing through Recreation Gov.

Book Now

Add your business today to reach The Outbound's audience of adventurous travelers.