Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232017
When Baby Doe reopens
Baby Doe's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
17
Openings · last 90 days
172
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 158 of 172 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (91.9%), with Monday (7) and Friday (4) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 14:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 160 of 172 detected openings (93.0%). The remaining 7.0% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 42 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 41–44 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 048 | 6 | 3.5% |
| 049 | 6 | 3.5% |
| 047 | 6 | 3.5% |
| 026 | 6 | 3.5% |
| 022 | 6 | 3.5% |
Site 048 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 6. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 48 monitored sites
Of the 96 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 76 reserved · 20 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 96 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 76 reserved · 20 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 96
Reserved (of online inventory)76 / 76
Of the 96 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 76 reserved · 20 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 48 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About Baby Doe
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
On the lake, boating, sailing, canoeing and fishing are favorite activities. Anglers fish for stocked cutthroat, rainbow, brown and lake trout. A boat ramp is located about a mile 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. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the Host. Parking spurs are gravel or dirt.
Natural Features
Campsites are perched along the scenic lakeshore. The Mount Massive Wilderness Area, a 30,540 acre stretch of primitive land boasting 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.
48 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups46 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3.5 miles, turn right on County Road 9C and follow signs to Baby Doe Campground.
Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461719-486-0749 (INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
BoatingCampingFishingHikingWater Sports
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232017 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232017 · Baby Doe · Leadville CO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Baby Doe?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 96 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Baby Doe. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 172 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Baby Doe?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Baby Doe in the last 7 days, 17 over 30 days and 172 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Baby Doe?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 158 of 172 (91.9%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Baby Doe fit a 35-foot RV?
34 of the 48 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Baby Doe?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 42 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 41-44 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does Baby Doe have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 96 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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