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Baby Doe 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 Turquoise Lake camping. The campground was named after Elizabeth McCourt's nickname, Baby Doe. She made a name for herself in the Colorado mining community in the 19th century when she took on the rugged work of a miner, and was given her nickname. Recreation The 1.2-mile Turquoise Lake Nature Trail meanders along the shoreline is a gentle loop trail through the forest and down to the shoreline of Turquoise Lake. This trail connects to the 6.4-mile Turquoise Lake Trail that parallels the shoreline from Sugar Loaf Dam to May Queen Campground. Trail guides are available at the trailhead located about a mile south, at the entrance to Molly Brown Campground. On the lake, boating, sailing, canoeing and fishing are favorite activities. Anglers fish for stocked cutthroat, rainbow, brown and lake trout. A boat ramp is located about a mile south of the campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family sites, some of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Parking spurs are gravel or dirt. Natural Features Campsites are perched along the scenic lakeshore. The Mount Massive Wilderness Area, a 30,540 acre stretch of primitive land boasting Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet, is nearby. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields. Nearby Attractions Venture to Independence Pass for a scenic drive with breathtaking views of the Rockies and surrounding alpine tundra habitat. At 12,095 feet, it is one of the highest paved mountain passes in the country and marks where the Top of the Rockies National Scenic and Historic Byway crosses the Continental Divide. ADA Access: N
From Leadville, Colorado, drive west on County Road 4 about 3.5 miles, turn right on County Road 9C and follow signs to Baby Doe Campground.
I have been looking for a unique soft brown leather purse for several months now. My friend and I were walking along Washington Street in Golden CO and spotted the cutest purse ever in Baby Doe's window. Well, that purse was totally made for me, and I purchased it there and then. Love it! Then we started shopping this great boutique and found so! many! cute clothes and accessories! Beautiful sweaters and tops. Unique designs and beautiful color patterns. We are hooked and can't wait to visit again! Thank you, Judy & staff for all of your help. See you Soon! Anne & Melissa, Arvada CO
Sometimes you aren't exactly sure what you want but you know that you will know it when you find it. These ladies helped me find the perfect outfit. They were very attentive, bringing me clothing to my fitting room, accepting feed back on what worked and what didn't until I was over joyed with an outfit. I don't much care for clothes shopping but the experience was so pleasant and the clothes so lovely that the whole experience was fun. I will definitely return.
Great place with great selection. I’ve lived in golden for 20 years and am a very proud local. I had never stopped in baby doe’s before, but the staff were all very kind and nice to me. They even helped me get some really nice Kavu Fleece overalls, because they don’t accept returns I wanted to make sure they fit well, so I was very thorough and they are now the most comfortable things I own now. 10/10 would go back again
Great selection of jewelry, artwork, bags and things for kids. They were so welcoming to my young son and me and brought us right back to their sand box. It was hard getting my son to leave! Such a nice feature because it allowed me to take my time looking around. They did a lovely job wrapping the gifts I purchased.
