Campgrounds · Turquoise Lake, San Isabel National Forest

Molly Brown campground: reservations and cancellations

Turquoise Lake shoreline at 9,900 feet. Paddle out from your site.

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  • SeasonAbout May to September
  • Minimum stay2 nights weekends, 3 holidays

When do Molly Brown reservations open?

Neither the Forest Service page nor the campground's recreation.gov page states a booking window. Check which dates are on sale on its recreation.gov page before you plan around a release day.

The Forest Service says about May through September, with exact dates depending on weather. Its page says every site is reserved on recreation.gov, and also that first-come sites must be occupied the first night, so it's unclear whether any are first-come. The Leadville Ranger District can confirm.

Rules verified Nov 4, 2026 against the Forest Service page and recreation.gov. Rules change: check before you book.

Want Molly Brown for your dates?

Pick your nights and we’ll email you when a site opens. You book it yourself on recreation.gov. Setting a watch is free.

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Common questions

When do Molly Brown reservations open?

Neither the Forest Service page nor the campground's recreation.gov page states a booking window. Check which dates are on sale on its recreation.gov page before you plan around a release day.

What is the season at Molly Brown?

The Forest Service says about May through September, with exact dates depending on weather. Its page says every site is reserved on recreation.gov, and also that first-come sites must be occupied the first night, so it's unclear whether any are first-come. The Leadville Ranger District can confirm.

Do Molly Brown sites open up after it sells out?

Yes, it can happen. When someone cancels a reservation, that site-night goes back on sale on recreation.gov for anyone to book. Set a watch for your dates and we'll email you when a site opens.

Can Campsite Ranger book Molly Brown for me?

No. Campsite Ranger never books for anyone and never asks for your recreation.gov login. It emails you when a site for your dates opens, and you book it yourself on recreation.gov.