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White Star

White Star Campground
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WHITE STAR
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White Star Campground water spigot

About White Star

Picturesque White Star Campground lies at the foot of Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak, among fragrant ponderosa pines. The campground provides convenient access to Twin Lakes Reservoir for plenty of water recreation opportunities. It also works as a base camp for hikers and mountain bikers who love to explore nearby trails such the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Mount Elbert Trail.

Number of accommodations: 49

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 7

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

49 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SAGE
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 003, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 004, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 005, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 006, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 007, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 008, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 009, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 010, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 011, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 012, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 013, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 014, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 015, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 016, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 017, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 018, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 019, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 020, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 021, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 022, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 023, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 024, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 025, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 026, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 027, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 028, Loop: SAGE
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🚐 046, Loop: VALL
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🚐 047, Loop: VALL
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🚐 048, Loop: VALL
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🚐 049, Loop: VALL
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🚐 050, Loop: VALL
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🚐 051, Loop: VALL
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🚐 052, Loop: VALL
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🚐 053, Loop: VALL
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🚐 054, Loop: VALL
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🚐 055, Loop: VALL
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🚐 056, Loop: VALL
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🚐 057, Loop: VALL
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🚐 058, Loop: VALL
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🚐 059, Loop: VALL
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🚐 060, Loop: VALL
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🚐 061, Loop: VALL
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🚐 062, Loop: VALL
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063, Loop: VALL
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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064, Loop: VALL
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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065, Loop: VALL
8 guests · Pet Friendly
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🚐 066, Loop: VALL
No Hookups
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Reviews (620)

What Guests Are Saying

White Star campground offers beautiful views, spacious and well-maintained sites, and friendly camp hosts. Many guests appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the campground's proximity to the lake and hiking trails. However, some reviews noted issues with toilet cleanliness and noise from other campers, particularly during busy weekends. Overall, visitors enjoyed their stays and expressed a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.4
620 reviews
5
68.4%
424
4
17.4%
108
3
7.1%
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4.8%
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Vera M

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SAGE

5

Very clean and quiet. Great campground host, very helpful and attentive

Vera M

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SAGE

5

Very clean and quiet. Great campground host, very helpful and attentive

Michael M

Verified

August 28, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

5

Beautiful views, great location for hikes, plenty of privacy from other campers, very clean toilets and fresh running water. Would definitely stay here again and for more nights due to the options of things to do: gold mining, rafting, hiking 14,000ft peaks, and the nice little town of Twin Lakes or slightly further away Leadville. Awesome location and campground.

Michael M

Verified

August 28, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

5

Beautiful views, great location for hikes, plenty of privacy from other campers, very clean toilets and fresh running water. Would definitely stay here again and for more nights due to the options of things to do: gold mining, rafting, hiking 14,000ft peaks, and the nice little town of Twin Lakes or slightly further away Leadville. Awesome location and campground.

David A

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAGE

5

GREAT PLACE

David A

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAGE

5

GREAT PLACE

Ashley S

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SAGE

5

A wonderful campground with excellent hosts. The campsite was clean, the bathrooms were very clean and clearly regularly maintained, the views were 10/10. We're already looking forward to next year!

Coleman H

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

3

Location is amazing because it the twin lakes are beautiful.

The generators running messed up the peace and quiet of the outdoors.

We were in the middle of the campground which was fine but the edge sites looked amazing.

Very clean and well cared for campground.

Coleman H

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

3

Location is amazing because it the twin lakes are beautiful.

The generators running messed up the peace and quiet of the outdoors.

We were in the middle of the campground which was fine but the edge sites looked amazing.

Very clean and well cared for campground.

Ashley S

Verified

August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SAGE

5

A wonderful campground with excellent hosts. The campsite was clean, the bathrooms were very clean and clearly regularly maintained, the views were 10/10. We're already looking forward to next year!

Location White Star

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.09 / -106.366

Elevation: 2825 feet

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Please note that the Ridge Loop is entirely First Come First Served and has 16 campsites.
  • THE RV DUMP STATION AT WHITE STAR IS CLOSED! 
  • Two (2) vehicles are included with each campsite reservation. RVs and their tow vehicle, as well as vehicles towing camper trailers, are considered one vehicle when they arrive as a single unit. Vehicles beyond that would be subject to the additional vehicle fee ($11.00/night) collected at the campground upon arrival. Boat/ATV trailers are considered an additional vehicle and will be charged the extra vehicle fee per night. Please note that all vehicles must fit in the parking spur. Please no parking on the grass.
  • Maximum of 8 people are permitted to occupy 1 site.
  • 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 , CPAP machines and other medcial 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 bakes are not permitted to operate in any campground
  • Firearms and fireworks are not permitted
  • This is a high elevation facility, please use caution when traveling from lower elevations
  • 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.
  • For more information on Pike and San Isabel National Forests, click here
  • Firewood is available for sale at the camp host site for $10.00/bundle.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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