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Average nightly rates49 total sites
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46 sites
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3 sites
About White Star
Number of accommodations: 49
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- Lake Access
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Reviews (680)
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.
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
Kristin B
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: VALL
Such a fantastic campground! Sites are pretty spread out, easy access to the water and the host is lovely!
Karen W
VerifiedJune 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SAGE
White Star Campground is in a great location with easy access to kayaking, hiking and cycling. Independence Pass is beautiful. It is also easy to get to Buena Vista and Leadville to experience many activities. There is very little shade in the Sage Loop if that is a concern.
Darby H
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: VALL
Quiet campground. Nicely shaded and level site.
Kyle M
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: SAGE
Nice campground, good view of Mount Elbert and the surrounding peaks, and clean bathrooms.
K P
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: VALL
Hosts were most helpful.
Thank You again!
Jayne A
VerifiedJune 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SAGE
Gorgeous area, easy to reach but very quiet.
We really enjoyed hiking from the dam area to the old hotel, around 4.6 miles round trip. NOT a trail for most bicycles and we were glad we did not bring ours.
Pit toilets were spotless and close enough to each site. Most site had space around them and were really nice.
Unfortunately the low water in the lake exposes a lot of sand and the wind swept huge clouds of dust through the area all day the first day, grit in the teeth bad. But once the wind calmed to less than 15 mph it happened only infrequently with big gusts.
We drove up to Leadville for a quick visit, fun town and loads of information on the area at the visitors center.
The camp store down the road was well stocked and very nice also.
Vera M
VerifiedJune 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SAGE
Very clean, quiet, beautiful campsites. The camp hosts are friendly and very helpful. Very nice family experience.
Scot O
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SAGE
The campground was quiet and immaculate (including the pit toilets). The wind was bad blowing at 20 mph sustained with 30 and 40 mph gusts from late morning to early eventing which resulted in a lot of dust coming off the dry sections of the lake.
Lake county had level 2 fire restrictions; whereas, White Star was level 1 so fires were allowed. Too many people burning fires under the extremely dry and windy conditions.
Elizabeth L
VerifiedJune 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: VALL
Great camp hosts! Clean, stocked bathrooms. Regular check ins and an adorable pup, Lefty. There were issues with our camp neighbors setting up a large group kitchen/campfire/kid zone and hang out in a very close camp 15 feet from our kitchen. They had 5 camps to choose from and were extremely inconsiderate. The hosts generously offered other sites, we moved, and the rest of our stay was great.
Emilio P
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SAGE
the campgrounds were super beautiful! the campsite was well kept and clean. the lake was gorgeous!
Location White Star
Address:
Leadville Ranger District
Leadville, CO, 80461
United States
From Leadville, travel 15 miles south on Highway 24 to Highway 82. Turn
right and go west 5.5 miles on Highway 82, turn left into the White Star Campground.
Elevation: 2825 feet
21 mi drive to downtown Leadville (about 26 min)
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: September 4, 2026
