May Queen
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (93 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/may-queen to be notified when sites open up.
May Queen Campground is a scenic, well-maintained campground on the western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest with direct lake access. Reviewers praise it as a quiet, off-the-beaten-path destination with larger, more level sites and easy access to hiking, fishing, and boating.
Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Boreal Owl, White-crowned Sparrow, Gray-headed Junco, and Canada Jay have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for May Queen: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand Stay on the west side of Turquoise Lake to avoid crowds and access larger, more level sites Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups are available Explore the nearby Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel and hiking trails with views of Holy Cross and Mount Massive Wildernesses
Skip May Queen if: You need RV hookups—none are available at most sites. You prefer campgrounds open year-round—seasonal operations only. You require full facilities with sinks—only vault toilets and basic amenities available.
Best time to visit May Queen: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Tabor (Leadville, CO), Matchless (Leadville, CO), Belle Of Colorado (Leadville, CO), Silver Dollar (LEADVILLE, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at May Queen
Cell signal at May Queen (LEADVILLE, CO): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 13 sites and high demand
Stay on the west side of Turquoise Lake to avoid crowds and access larger, more level sites
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups are available
Explore the nearby Charles Boustead Memorial Tunnel and hiking trails with views of Holy Cross and Mount Massive Wildernesses
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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