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Sawatch Base Camp

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· Leadville, Lake, Colorado
10 acres hosted by Bryce E.
2 lodging sites
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Completely surrounded by National Forest in the heart of the Rockies at 10,600 feet in elevation, Sawatch Base Camp is one of a kind property at the site of an old turquoise mine with accessible yet private backcountry lodging. Located 6 miles northwest of Leadville, Colorado and 1 mile north of Turquoise Lake, Sawatch Base Camp is perched on a hill overlooking the Arkansas Headwaters, Leadville and the Mosquito Range including 14er Mt. Sherman. This prime location gives quick access to all the best outdoor recreation of the High Rockies, while also being removed enough to provide solitude and quality time with friends and family. In summer and fall (May through November), the property has vehicle access by Forest Service Road 103- known by many other names depending on mapping service including County Road 9A, Turquoise Chief Rd, and St. Kevin Rd. This segment of road is part of the famous Leadville 100 MTB race, lying at roughly Mile 8/Mile 95. In winter months (roughly Thanksgiving through April), the camp is accessible by snowmobile, ski or snowshoe on groomed multi-use winter trails open to the public. The trek in is approximately 4.4 miles from the Leadville Junction Parking Lot, with an elevation gain of roughly 800 feet. The terrain around the yurt provides backcountry skiing through trees with occasional glades. Our backcountry lodging is designed to have minimal impact on the landscape, intentionally rustic while also providing amenities like a wood stove, solar lighting, plush beds and a roomy indoor space to gather. Firewood and propane for the camp stove are provided. The restroom is an outhouse a few yards from the yurt stocked with toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Sawatch Base Camp operates under Lake County CUPs 21-10 and 23-33.
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Chris H.recommends
March 9, 2024
St. Kevin Yurt
Beautiful location in the forest and snow. The yurt was well equipped and toasty warm. We enjoyed snow showing and skiing and look forward to coming back. Thanks Bryce!
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Sarah N.recommends
February 26, 2024
Turquoise Chief Yurt
Amazing first yurt trip!
It was our group's first yurt trip with 4 people & 2 dogs and we had a blast. The views are top tier & there is some fun glade skiing around the hut. Bryce was on call the whole time and was an awesome host! The last mile of the hike kicked our butts and we were so glad to be going to Turquoise yurt & not a 10th mountain division hut that would've been a few more miles uphill. Only recommendation we have is to bring some sort of water filter. We used a simple one from our jet boil and it made a world of difference when drinking the snowmelt. We can't wait to come back to this little slice of paradise!
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Jessica P.recommends
February 20, 2024
St. Kevin Yurt
LOVED staying at St. Kevins Yurt! Everything was so clean and organized, wood was provided for the fireplace and lovely views around the yurt! Def recommend!
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Sydney R.recommends
February 18, 2024
Turquoise Chief Yurt
We had a great stay at the yurt! We snowshoed in and it was quite a hike but totally worth the view. I highly recommend!
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Nico M.recommends
January 22, 2024
Turquoise Chief Yurt
Great getaway into the backcountry
Great location with awesome views. Nice glade skiing around the yurt. Such an awesome place and very happy with Bryce’s communication. 9/10 The sky light was great for star gazing at night too.
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J F.recommends
November 16, 2023
St. Kevin Yurt
Exactly what my husband and I were looking for to use as a weekend-type getaway, and under an hour drive to Copper Mtn! The yurt was clean and well stocked with everything they listed including firewood, kitchen essentials and basic bedding. The property and area around the yurt are beautifully forested and well kept. Directions clear and concise, watch out for those Forest service roads in the shoulder season and winter, they hold a lot of snow and ice. Would love to be a guest again in the future!
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Leadville, Lake, Colorado, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Bryce E.Joined in August 2022
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