Lakeview Campground
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Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, is located about 20 miles south of Leadville, Colorado. The campground attracts many hikers looking to explore nature and the hiking trails in the surrounding area. Boaters can launch their craft at the nearby boat dock and fishing enthusiasts can find numerous locations at Twin Lakes Reservoir for fishing.
This campground has single family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Firewood may be purchased at the Host site.
Notifications and Alerts
Water will NOT be available in this campground in 2025. Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire.
Also, the RV Dump Station at White Star will remain closed this season.
Need to Know
Water will not be available in this campground in 2025. Please bring enough water for your needs, including water to fully extinguish your campfire.
Check in: 2 pm, Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy 1 site.
Nightly fee includes parking for 2 vehicles. $11.00 nightly fee for 3rd vehicle. An RV or Boat/ATV trailer is counted as 1 vehicle.
3 tent maximum per site, or 1 RV and 2 tents
Dogs, including service and therapy dogs, must be leashed at all times
Generators may not be operated after 10 PM, CPAP machines and other medical equipment are not exempt.
Be bear aware. Do not leave any food unattended at your site. Lock inside your vehicle or RV.
OHVs, ATVs, and dirt bikes are not permitted to operate in any campground
Firearms and fireworks are not permitted.
No hookups available
- This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
- For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing organisms by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
Natural Features
Lakeview is situated in a ponderosa pine and sage habitat at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The site is between Mt. Elbert Forebay and Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes Reservoir spans 2,805 acres and Mount Elbert stands tall at 14,433 feet.
To the north is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, 30,540 acres encompassing Mount Massive, Colorado’s second highest peak at 14,421 feet. To the south is the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness with 8 peaks over 14,000 ft high. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.
Nearby Attractions
The Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway leads to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. The historic mining town, Leadville, is a half hour away.
Recreation
The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, is a non-motorized trail that passes Lakeview Campground. Mountain bikes are allowed in the section from Halfmoon Road south to Twin Lakes. Approximately 300 miles of the trail goes through Colorado.
South of the campground lies Twin Lakes, Colorado's largest natural glacier lakes. Sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities here. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and mackinaw trout.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations
Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee.
A visitor who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee including tax and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
No-Shows
A no-show visitor is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's rate, taxes and applicable add-on for a campsite.
Refunds
Visitors may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Refunds will not be issued after the 7 days has ended.
Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank or credit card used to pay.
For check or cash purchases, Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. Treasury check refunds may take up to 6-8 weeks to arrive.
In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team or facility manager will refund all fees and will attempt to notify you using the contact information within the Recreation.gov visitor profile.
Contact Information
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LEADVILLE RANGER DISTRICT 810 FRONT STREET LEADVILLE CO 80461
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Leadville, Colorado, drive south 15 miles on Highway 24, turn right on
Highway 82 and travel 4 miles to Lake County Road 24. Turn right on Lake
County Road 24, and go 1 mile north to the Lakeview Campground on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site B004, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D006, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A005, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E003, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E011, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D001, Loop D, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site F002, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A013, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site E004, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E001, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A002, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D005, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B005, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A009, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D004, Loop D, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E002, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B001, Loop B, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site D007, Loop D, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site E006, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C001, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C002, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site B002, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A010, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C007, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E010, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A006, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site E009, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E008, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C006, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E007, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C008, Loop C, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A004, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site F001, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E012, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F005, Loop F, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site A007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F004, Loop F, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site A008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D003, Loop D, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site E005, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E013, Loop E, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F003, Loop F, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site A012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C005, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site F006, Loop F, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D002, Loop D, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site C004, Loop C, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site B003, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A011, Loop A, Type Rv Nonelectric
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