Printer Boy
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO
Price: From $81 per night
Price range: $81–$160 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Printer Boy Group Campground is located near Turquoise Lake, in an area with plenty of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing and hiking.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Printer Boy offers four group sites: 1 can accommodate up to 50 people; 2 and 3 can accommodate up to 30 people; 4 can accommodate up to 75 people. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and grill. A centrally-located cooking shelter is available on a first-come,
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, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/printer-boy to be notified when sites open up.
Printer Boy is a highly-rated group campground (4.6/5 stars) near Turquoise Lake with excellent amenities including fire rings with adjustable-height grilling grates, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Campers praise its cleanliness, helpful hosts, and proximity to hiking trails like the 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail and 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail.
Wildlife alert: Moose, wapiti (elk), American mink, Pacific marten, and golden-mantled ground squirrels present in the area. Bird species include Canada jays, gray-headed juncos, white-crowned sparrows, and western flycatchers.
Insider tips for Printer Boy: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand Multiple fire pits with adjustable-height grilling grates available Potable water available at each site Large group-friendly with plenty of tent space and hammock-hanging opportunities
Skip Printer Boy if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer flexibility — seasonal operations (May-October only).
Best time to visit Printer Boy: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Baby Doe (LEADVILLE, CO), Silver Dollar (LEADVILLE, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO), Matchless (Leadville, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Printer Boy
Cell signal at Printer Boy (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.
Printer Boy Group Campground is located near Turquoise Lake, in an area with plenty of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing and hiking.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Printer Boy offers four group sites: 1 can accommodate up to 50 people; 2 and 3 can accommodate up to 30 people; 4 can accommodate up to 75 people. Each site is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and grill. A centrally-located cooking shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 sites and high demand
Multiple fire pits with adjustable-height grilling grates available
Potable water available at each site
Large group-friendly with plenty of tent space and hammock-hanging opportunities
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 and follow signs to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.
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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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