Colorado · Camping · Near Leadville

Father Dyer

Father DyerPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
27
sites
Jun–Jul, Sep
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Leadville Ranger District. It doesn't name Father Dyer, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Leadville Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 27 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 9,925 ftHigh camp: expect cold nights, even in summer
  • Near LeadvilleLeadville Ranger District · Pike and San Isabel National Forests

Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir forest. The family-friendly campground is a popular summer destination for boating, hiking and fishing. The campground is named after Father John Lewis Dyer, one of the first Methodist ministers to tour Colorado's high country mining camps. For 20 years, beginning in 1862, he travelled the circuit encompassing Alma, Fairplay and Leadville, regularly skiing over the 13,186-foot Mosquito Pass on long, wooden skis.

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    Father Dyer

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    La Mina Tacos Y Mariscos

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Father Dyer

    Best months: June–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      30° / 5°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 6°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 12°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      43° / 19°

      11 wet

    5. May

      54° / 27°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      66° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      71° / 39°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      68° / 38°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      61° / 32°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      50° / 24°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 13°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 5°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Leadville Lake Co Ap, CO, 3.5 mi away at 9,932 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Father Dyer

27 sites for RV and tent camping

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