Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232385
When May Queen reopens
May Queen's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
52
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 47 of 52 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (90.4%), with Friday (3) and Thursday (1) 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 09:00 and 10:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 50 of 52 detected openings (96.2%). The remaining 3.8% 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 43 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 42–44 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 004 | 6 | 11.5% |
| 003 | 6 | 11.5% |
| 013 | 5 | 9.6% |
| 012 | 5 | 9.6% |
| 017 | 5 | 9.6% |
Site 004 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 13 monitored sites
Of the 26 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 26 reserved.
Currently fully reserved online
All 26 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. Openings appear when inventory returns to Recreation.gov; a free alert catches them the moment Campsite Sniper detects one.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 26
Reserved (of online inventory)26 / 26
Of the 26 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 26 reserved.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — all tracked site-nights are reserved.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 13 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 May Queen
Overview
May Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Conveniently perched near the Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel, May Queen offers easy access to boating, fishing and hiking.
Incredible views of the Holy Cross and Mount Massive Wildernesses can be seen from the area, and visitors are likely to see native wildlife like chipmunks, beavers and porcupines.
The Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel is a 5.5-mile tunnel that transports water from the Fryingpan and Roaring Fork River Basins through the Continental Divide to the Arkansas River Basin by emptying water into Turquoise Lake.
Recreation
Explore the 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail, which parallels the shoreline of Turquoise Lake from May Queen Campground to the dam. The trail offers moderate hiking with spectacular views and a variety of flora and fauna, as well as remnants of old mines. The Timberline Lake trailhead is 1/2 mile up the road. A 2-mile hike to this lake is rewarded with stunning views and high alpine lake fishing. The Colorado Trail can also be accessed from this trailhead. On Turquoise Lake, sailing, boating and canoeing are enjoyed. Anglers seek out mostly mackinaw and rainbow trout.
Facilities
Campground offers single family sites. Each site is equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Easy access to the lake is provided for canoes and other hand-carried boats. Trailered boats can use Matchless Boat Ramp located on the east side of Turquoise Lake.
Natural Features
The campground sits at an elevation of 9,900 ft. on Turquoise Lake. Most campsites are situated on a level, open field along a creek, feeding into the lake. Six first come-first, serve-sites are perched on the wooded hillside above the creek.
Nearby is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, a 30,540 acre expanse encompassing Mount Massive, Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby is the abandoned bed of the Colorado Midland Railroad, built in the 1890s. The trail is hard to trace, but visitors may find artifacts in the gulch it once crossed.
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.
13 monitored sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups13 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4. Continue on the paved road about 9 miles to May Queen Campground on the right.
Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteSwimming Site
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232385 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232385 · May Queen · Leadville CO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at May Queen?
Reservations for May Queen are made through Recreation.gov. All 26 tracked site-nights are currently reserved; a free alert catches the next detected opening. Campsite Sniper has also detected 52 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 16:19 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 May Queen?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at May Queen in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 52 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at May Queen?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 47 of 52 (90.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at May Queen fit a 35-foot RV?
8 of the 13 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft. 9 of those 13 sites have a recorded maximum length and 4 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at May Queen?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 43 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 42-44 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does May Queen have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, all 26 tracked site-nights are currently reserved. A free Campsite Sniper alert catches the next detected opening.
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