Turquoise Lake Recreation Area is a popular year-round outdoor recreational area located just to the west of the city of Leadville, named in honor of the region's former semi-precious turquoise mines throughout the late 19th century. The recreation area spans more than 1,800 acres and is anchored around its namesake reservoir, which was dammed in the late 19th century. Visitors can enjoy fantastic boating, windsurfing, canoeing, and kayaking conditions throughout the summer months or fish for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout on the lake's waters. Hiking and biking trails are offered near Sugarloaf Dam, including a 15-mile biking loop that climbs more than 1,300 feet in elevation. Overnight camping opportunities are offered at the May Queen Campground, while access to the nearby Holy Cross Wilderness Area is offered via the Timberline Lake trailhead.

2840 Kachina Drive, Pueblo, CO 81008, Phone: 719-553-1400

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