What’s Open in Leadville & Twin Lakes, Colorado

December 16, 2020

[Updated March 14, 2022]

Leadville and Twin Lakes, Colorado, are excited to welcome you, safely!

Please see what’s open:

Lodging

Lodging is open. You can spend the night in hotels and motels, vacation rentals, B&Bs, and more. Or camp! Please check directly with lodging to make a reservation.

Restaurants & Bars

Restaurants are open for dine-in at 100% capacity. Many local restaurants also offer takeout and delivery. Enjoy American food, Mexican cuisine, Chinese food, Cuban food, coffee shops and markets, and much more!

Bars are open at 100% capacity.

Shops

Retail shops are open at 100% of capacity. Be sure to explore downtown Leadville for local art, antiques, handmade furniture, outdoor gear, and much, much more.

Museums

Learn the story of mining from yesterday to tomorrow, and explore Leadville’s history at these fascinating museums.

Outdoor Recreation

• Outdoor Activities – Check out the many things to do outdoors in Leadville and Twin Lakes!
• Check the status of the Turquoise Lake Matchless boat ramp and the Twin Lakes boat ramp.
• Take our Adventure by Nature pledge to learn about and protect local homes and public lands!

Twin Lakes

• Twin Lakes businesses open for summer by Memorial Day weekend.

Visitor Centers

• Leadville Visitor Center  is open in winter Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (809 Harrison Ave., Leadville)
• Twin Lakes Red Rooster Visitor Center will reopen for summer by Memorial Day weekend.

Mask Guidance & Health Info

Best practice is to keep a mask on you at all times, as businesses may still require a face covering. Lake County is following state guidelines. See Colorado guidance for wearing masks.

• Fully vaccinated people may go without masks in public indoor spaces unless the setting requires otherwise.
• Businesses may require customers to wear masks or show proof of full vaccination.
• Unvaccinated people over age 11 are encouraged to wear masks in all public indoor spaces.

For more on COVID-19 in Leadville and Twin Lakes, visit the COVID-19 Lake County Colorado Facebook page.

Learn more about Colorado travel and COVID-19.

Backcountry Safety – High-Elevation Snow

If you are planning backcountry activities to enjoy high-elevation snow, be sure to check out our Colorado Backcountry Winter Safety Resources. Know before you go!

Fire Bans

Please be sure to check current fire restrictions in Lake County. Please always take care with campfires and any ignition source. Help protect our forests and homes!

Come See Us, Safely

We can’t wait to see you, safely! Have a wonderful visit!