White Star Campground
White Star Campground Information Kiosk
WHITE STAR
White Star Campground water spigot 2
White Star Campground water spigot

Available sites

49 total sites

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

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 RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 024, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 026, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SAGE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 057, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 059, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 060, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 062, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 063, Loop: VALL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 064, Loop: VALL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ 065, Loop: VALL Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
🚐 066, Loop: VALL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (708)

What Guests Are Saying

White Star Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly camp hosts, and beautiful, well-maintained sites. Visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, proximity to hiking trails, and stunning views, with many expressing a desire to return. While some noted noise from nearby roads and an increase in dog presence, these were minor concerns compared to the overall positive experience.

Review Summary

4.5
708 reviews
5
69.4%
491
4
16.8%
119
3
7.6%
54
2
4.2%
30
1
2.0%
14

Rebecca D

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: VALL

5

Great campsite. Close to car, bathrooms, and trash without being TOO close to smell anything. Met some cool hikers at the campsite next to us.

Kimberly F

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: VALL

1

I knew from previous reviews this would be a walk-in site and was looking forward to being off the road. I didn’t know that accessing the site would require walking through a creek. The only way to avoid it was to walk along the side of a hill and then through another campsite, which was a longer, difficult, and awkward path. It looks like there was a path built up over the water at one point, but it hasn’t been maintained, so the creek is actually 4-5 ft wide where the walking path is supposed to cross to this site.

The bathrooms smelled atrocious as well and the level of feces was very high in the toilet. It is such a beautiful location that I was really disappointed in the lack of care. I reserved two nights, but left the first morning because it was so unpleasant.

Elizabeth S

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: VALL

5

Quiet and lovely campground. The camp sites are spaced far apart to give some privacy. We lucked out and camped right next to little running creek, although our site was fairly close to the bathrooms and we could catch a whiff now and then. Still it was a nice campground and we would recommend it.

charles k

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SAGE

5

Spoke to host and switched to 33 in Ridge loop instead of originally planned 24. Had a great experience in camp and the surrounding area. Good shade and some breeze on the elevated areas, seemed like less bugs than the two lower loops.

Rebecca D

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: VALL

5

Great campsite. Close to car, bathrooms, and trash without being TOO close to smell anything. Met some cool hikers at the campsite next to us.

Kimberly F

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: VALL

1

I knew from previous reviews this would be a walk-in site and was looking forward to being off the road. I didn’t know that accessing the site would require walking through a creek. The only way to avoid it was to walk along the side of a hill and then through another campsite, which was a longer, difficult, and awkward path. It looks like there was a path built up over the water at one point, but it hasn’t been maintained, so the creek is actually 4-5 ft wide where the walking path is supposed to cross to this site.

The bathrooms smelled atrocious as well and the level of feces was very high in the toilet. It is such a beautiful location that I was really disappointed in the lack of care. I reserved two nights, but left the first morning because it was so unpleasant.

Elizabeth S

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: VALL

5

Quiet and lovely campground. The camp sites are spaced far apart to give some privacy. We lucked out and camped right next to little running creek, although our site was fairly close to the bathrooms and we could catch a whiff now and then. Still it was a nice campground and we would recommend it.

charles k

Verified

July 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: SAGE

5

Spoke to host and switched to 33 in Ridge loop instead of originally planned 24. Had a great experience in camp and the surrounding area. Good shade and some breeze on the elevated areas, seemed like less bugs than the two lower loops.

Michelle M

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

5

We stayed in the Sage loop in space 11. Very spacious spot and conveniently located near potable water source and vault toilets. Campground was very clean and hosts were very friendly and attentive. The campground itself is fairly large with many spaces, but we still enjoyed our privacy as the spots were generously spaced. We will definitely return next year!

Michelle M

Verified

July 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SAGE

5

We stayed in the Sage loop in space 11. Very spacious spot and conveniently located near potable water source and vault toilets. Campground was very clean and hosts were very friendly and attentive. The campground itself is fairly large with many spaces, but we still enjoyed our privacy as the spots were generously spaced. We will definitely return next year!

Location & Directions for White Star

Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461 United States

Elevation: 2,825 ft

Getting There

From Leadville, travel 15 mi south on Highway 24 to Highway 82. Turn
right and go west 5.5 mi on Highway 82, turn left into the White Star Campground.

Nearest town

Leadville, CO - 21 mi

About 26 min to downtown

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: October 18, 2026

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