Leadville CO area questions

welove2drive wrote:
DH and I and our dog are thinking about heading to Colorado. I have been researching and looking for a campground on a lake with beautiful view. We have a 33' TT. I am considering the Leadville, CO area in mid August for 4-5 nights. I am looking at Whitestar camp at Twin Lakes. We are interested in the Train ride in Leadville, exploring Independence Pass and visiting Buena Vista. Twin Lakes is between the towns and at Indep. Pass so it seems like a good choice. Also looking at Molly Brown camp at Turquoise Lake in Leadville.

Let me know your thoughts or comparisons of these two campgrounds or others that I may have missed. Ease of pulling a tote to the dump station. The only dump open by Molly Brown is at Printer Boy. That looks far on the map.

Have you rented a boat at Twin Lakes?
Did you do the train ride? We can take our dog (Golden retriever 1 1/2 yrs.+) on the train. Have you rode with your dog?
Do you need to drive all the way to Aspen to get the best out of Independence Pass?
Highlights of your trip to this area?

I have googled these places and read some posts in this forum. I found a couple of recent years reviews but most are several years old. I read that Quincy's restaurant in Leadville is good.

Thanks for reading!
Marcia

Leadville to Buena Vista is only 35 miles, so you will be able to find someplace to stay. This is a great area - Independence Pass is also great - take it all the way into Aspen and Maroon Bells, This will be a long day, as there is just so much to see and do.

Do a search of the area with 4runnerguy and he will be the authority on the area.

Just so much that we love in the area you will not be disappointed.

Rafting, Hikes in the Collegiates, Crested Butte, Red Cliff,Gunnison, Quincy's, 4x4 trails, and the People are just great.

BOL,