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Molly Brown

PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$33 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (234 reviews)

Season: May through October

Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. The campground offers access to boating, fishing and hiking. The famous Molly Brown lived in the town of Leadville, just 5 miles east of the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/molly-brown to be notified when sites open up.

Molly Brown Campground sits on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest, offering access to boating, fishing, hiking, and a 1.2-mile nature trail. Campers praise its beautiful setting and low noise levels, with a 4.5/5 rating from 181 Google reviews.

Wildlife alert: Moose, wapiti, American mink, Pacific marten, golden-mantled ground squirrel, Canada goose, Canada jay, white-crowned sparrow, and gray-headed junco documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Molly Brown: Book 6 months in advance — the campground fills up fast, especially weekends. Firewood is available for purchase on-site. The camp host is present for assistance.

Skip Molly Brown if: You require RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You need modern bathroom facilities — vault toilets are the only restroom option.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Molly Brown: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Belle Of Colorado (Leadville, CO), Silver Dollar (LEADVILLE, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO), Matchless (Leadville, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Molly Brown

Cell signal at Molly Brown (LEADVILLE, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 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.

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LEADVILLE, CO, CO★ 4.5 (234 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. The campground offers access to boating, fishing and hiking. The famous Molly Brown lived in the town of Leadville, just 5 miles east of the campground.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs.✕ You need modern bathroom facilities — vault toilets are the only restroom option.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book 6 months in advance

the campground fills up fast, especially weekends.

Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

The camp host is present for assistance.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Moose, wapiti, American mink, Pacific marten, golden-mantled ground squirrel, Canada goose, Canada jay, white-crowned sparrow, and gray-headed junco documented within 8km.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)· PSICC
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Getting there →

From Leadville, Colorado, head west on County Road 4 and turn right on County Road 9C. Follow signs to Molly Brown Campground on the right.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Molly Brown cost per night?+
Molly Brown costs $30–$33 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Molly Brown open?+
Molly Brown is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Molly Brown have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Molly Brown?+
Molly Brown can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Molly Brown?+
Molly Brown is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Molly Brown?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Molly Brown is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Molly Brown open, and what are check-in times?+
Molly Brown is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 4.5 (234)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
How much does Molly Brown cost per night?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Belle Of Colorado

Leadville, CO

From $29/night

Silver Dollar

LEADVILLE, CO

From $30/night

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Tabor

Leadville, CO

From $25/night

Matchless

Leadville, CO

From $25/night

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