Silver Dollar
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (174 reviews)
Season: May through October
Silver Dollar Campground is situated near 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. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.
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, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/silver-dollar to be notified when sites open up.
Family-friendly campground on Turquoise Lake's eastern shore with spacious, tree-filled sites offering privacy and amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and a camp host. Popular for boating, hiking, and fishing with access to scenic trails including the 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail.
Wildlife alert: Moose and wapiti present in area; also watch for American mink, Canada jay, and ground squirrels
Insider tips for Silver Dollar: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Firewood available for purchase from camp host Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available Access multiple pit toilets throughout campground and enjoy boat launch facilities
Skip Silver Dollar if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer not available). You require year-round camping (seasonal May-October only). You cannot self-contain your RV.
Best time to visit Silver Dollar: June-September — Peak summer season (May-October operating window) ideal for boating, hiking, and fishing activities when weather is most favorable.
Nearby campgrounds: Molly Brown (LEADVILLE, CO), Matchless (Leadville, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO), May Queen (LEADVILLE, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Silver Dollar
Cell signal at Silver Dollar (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.
Silver Dollar Campground is situated near 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. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Firewood available for purchase from camp host
Bring self-contained RV setup; no hookups available
Access multiple pit toilets throughout campground and enjoy boat launch facilities
Peak summer season (May-October operating window) ideal for boating, hiking, and fishing activities when weather is most favorable
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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. Turn right on County Road 9C and follow to the campground entrance on the right.
Campground entrance
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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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