Turquoise Lake
Recreatin managed by the U.S. Forest Service, 2015 North Poplar, Leadville, CO 80461; (719)486-0749. Recreation facilities consist of 8 campgrounds, accommodating 300 campsites and 2 boat-launching ramps. Surface available for recreation includes 780 acres. Primary recreation activities include camping and fishing. Fish species available include mackinaw trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. Facilities closed in winter due to ice and snow.
| Turquoise Lake Fryingpan-Arkansas |
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| Cooperator (managing entity) |
Forest Service USDA 1920 Valley Drive Pueblo CO 81008 |
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| Land Area (acres) | Total | 4928 |
| Developed Public Use | 184 | |
| Undeveloped | 4744 | |
| Water Surface (acres) | Total | 1788 |
| Available for Recreation | 1780 | |
| Shoreline (miles) | Total | 11 |
| Available for Recreation | 11 | |
| Fees | Area Entrance | no |
| Campgrounds | yes | |
| Picnic Areas | no | |
| Boat Launch Facilities | no | |
| Parking | no | |
| Other | no | |
| Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 8 |
| Campsites | 269 | |
| Tent Only Campsites | 29 | |
| RV Hookups | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
| Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
| Camp Shower Facilities | no | |
| Picnic Areas | 4 | |
| Picnic Tables | 39 | |
| Picnic Shelters | 1 | |
| Swimming Beaches | 0 | |
| Swim Shower Facilities | no | |
| Boat Launch Ramps | 2 | |
| Boat Launch Lanes | 2 | |
| Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
| Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
| Concessions | 1 | |
| Potable Water | Campgrounds | 22 |
| Picnic Areas | 2 | |
| Other Locations | 2 | |
| Toilets | Campgrounds | 18 |
| Picnic Areas | 3 | |
| Other Locations | 2 | |
| Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 2 |
| Boat | 0 | |
