Lakeview Campground

Lakeview overview
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

51 total sites

RV Sites

51 sites

About Lakeview Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 51

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Dumpster
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch

Views and Setting

  • View
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

51 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A002, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A003, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A004, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A005, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A006, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A007, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A008, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A009, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A010, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A011, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A012, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 A013, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
🚐 B001, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B002, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B003, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B004, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 B005, Loop: B RV
No Hookups
🚐 C001, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C002, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C004, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C005, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C006, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C007, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 C008, Loop: C RV
No Hookups
🚐 D001, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D002, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D003, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D004, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D005, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D006, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 D007, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
🚐 E001, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E002, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E003, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E004, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E005, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E006, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E007, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E008, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E009, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E010, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E011, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E012, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 E013, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
🚐 F001, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F002, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F003, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F004, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F005, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
🚐 F006, Loop: F RV
No Hookups

Reviews (286)

What Guests Are Saying

Lakeview Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and spacious, shaded sites, along with proximity to hiking trails and stunning views of Twin Lakes and Mt. Elbert. While some have noted issues with water availability and occasional noise, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.5
286 reviews
5
68.2%
195
4
17.5%
50
3
9.1%
26
2
2.4%
7
1
2.8%
8

Jay T

Verified

August 31, 2023 Stayed at: F005, Loop: F

4

Great campground. Restrooms were pretty dirty…thats my only complaint.

Melanie B

Verified

August 26, 2023 Stayed at: E013, Loop: E

5

Peaceful, beautiful. Amazing views and lots of hiking/running/biking trails.

isaac f

Verified

August 25, 2023 Stayed at: D005, Loop: D

5

Great site with a huge rock that's perfect for laying on and stargazing.

Tom H

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: E012, Loop: E

5

We stayed in site H6, which is first-come-first-served. The loop was quiet with beautiful views. We enjoyed walking a short bit of the Colorado Trail each day. The outhouses were well maintained and clean. The camp host, Rick, was very friendly and helpful. We will definitely stay here again!

Faith M

Verified

August 21, 2023 Stayed at: E005, Loop: E

5

Camp host was the most friendly camp host we’ve ever met. Bathrooms were so clean!

Loren R

Verified

August 18, 2023 Stayed at: F006, Loop: F

5

We stayed in site F006, which was on the lower edge of the campground overlooking the lakes. Great views and very private as the table and fire pit are down several steps from the parking area. It also had a very good tent area. Very friendly and accommodating hosts and the site and entire campground were clean and well maintained.

Jesse P

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: B004, Loop: B

5

We had a great stay. Weather was wonderful. The people around us were very nice. The camp host did an excellent job keeping this clean.

KERRY R

Verified

August 17, 2023 Stayed at: C001, Loop: C

3

Love the campground. Immaculate Bathrooms. Clean campsite. Love everything about the campground except this is the second year I have stayed without water. I hope there is plans for accessible water by summer 2024.

Carla M

Verified

August 10, 2023 Stayed at: E008, Loop: E

5

Clean and beautiful and low key campground above Twin Lakes! We loved it and will be back in the coming years. Got lucky with the weather and awesome hiking nearby in every direction. It’s a super spot in the Sawatch range and primo wilderness experience !

John E

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: D007, Loop: D

3

There was a “camp” of teenage boys with leaders, not disrespectful in anyway, but close to 30 campers in three sites next to mine, just kind of loud. And no fault of campground but someone was shooting a gun, round after round, for over an hour in contiguous open space. Camp host called LE but we got no help. Lastly, there wasn’t any direct walking access to the lake, which would have been nice.

Location Lakeview Campground

Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States

Highway access

Lakeview Campground is accessible via Highway 24, which is approximately 15 miles from Leadville, and Highway 82, located about 4 miles from the campground.

Elevation: 2937 feet

Distance to downtown

14 mi drive to downtown Leadville (about 23 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: September 10, 2026

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