Lakeview overview
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND
LAKEVIEW CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table

About Lakeview Campground

Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, is located about 20 mi 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.

Available sites

51 total sites

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
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

51 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A001, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A002, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A003, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A004, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A005, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A006, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A007, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A008, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A009, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A010, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A011, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A012, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 A013, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B001, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B002, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B003, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B004, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 B005, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C001, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C002, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 C004, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C005, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C006, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C007, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 C008, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D001, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D002, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D003, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D004, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D005, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D006, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 D007, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E001, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E002, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E003, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E004, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E005, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E006, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E007, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E008, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E009, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E010, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E011, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E012, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 E013, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F001, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F002, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F003, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · 25 ft long · Gravel
🚐 F004, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F005, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 F006, Loop: F RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

306 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 306 reviews

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5 stars 67.3% (206)
4 stars 18.6% (57)
3 stars 8.8% (27)
2 stars 2.6% (8)
1 star 2.6% (8)

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Tom H

Verified

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

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!

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Faith M

Verified

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

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

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Loren R

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

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.

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Jesse P

Verified

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

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.

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KERRY R

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

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.

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Carla M

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

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 !

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John E

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

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.

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paul m

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: B002, Loop: B

Hello, where do I start. We were in ALL of B and a couple of spots in A. we booked all 5 spots in B. It was nonstop traffic going to the bathroom. I believe it was all from dispersed camping above. It got to a point of us telling people to slow down as they would just drive 10 to 15 mi per hour. we had little kids around. not safe. we all go fishing to the lake we come back, and my brother-in-law generator was stolen from spot #4. eight in front of bathroom. we filed a police report but that's it. so sad. why can't you put a door code on all bathrooms? they are doing it in the city with public restrooms and even golf courses. such a simple solutions, especially charging us $30 a night to share restrooms with freebies. How fair is that.
and no water again for the 4th year? we have been coming there a long time. If water is an issue with dispersed camping, put a code on that as well. Not fair at all. This year was a total turn off. so much traffic in and out of B when there are only 5 spots. BAD ALL AROUND

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paul m

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: B001, Loop: B

too much traffic for lot B. when you reserve all spots and have so much traffic coming in and using the restroom is not fair. we even had a generator stolen at lot B4.

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paul m

Verified

August 6, 2023 Stayed at: B005, Loop: B

why do free campers get to use the bathroom when we pay a high premium. we even had a generator stolen lot B4.
from free campers using the restroom

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Location & Directions for Lakeview Campground

Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States

Elevation: 2,937 ft

Getting There

From Leadville, Colorado, drive south 15 mi on Highway 24, turn right on

Highway 82 and travel 4 mi to Lake County Road 24. Turn right on Lake

County Road 24, and go 1 mi north to the Lakeview Campground on the left.

Nearest town

Leadville, CO - 14 mi

About 23 min to downtown

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.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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