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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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- Lake Access
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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.
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
Joshua B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SAGE
One of the best campgrounds I've ever been to. Well maintained, quiet, and clean. The views in every direction were spectacular, and we loved how close we were to the lake. Did several hikes in the area, including Mount Elbert summit. Independence Pass was a short drive away and was amazing. We spent an afternoon in Aspen, which is only an hour away. I will be coming back here for sure!
Joshua B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: SAGE
One of the best campgrounds I've ever been to. Well maintained, quiet, and clean. The views in every direction were spectacular, and we loved how close we were to the lake. Did several hikes in the area, including Mount Elbert summit. Independence Pass was a short drive away and was amazing. We spent an afternoon in Aspen, which is only an hour away. I will be coming back here for sure!
Elena J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SAGE
Great place to camp. Just wish it would be easier to get reservations. Most of the time, small tents are in larger RV spaces rather than the tent sites. Maybe need to designate spaces better, not allowing tents in large spaces.
Bill S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: VALL
IN FEBRUARY WHEN WE RESERVED THE CAMPSITES, THE WEBSITE WOULD ONLY ALLOW US TO RESERVE 3 NIGHTS. THE FOLLOWING NIGHTS WERE LISTED AS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED", AND NOT AVAILABLE TO RESERVE. WE ASSUMED THAT WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE CAMPSITE IN JULY, WE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO RENT THE SPACE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS. SOMETIME AFTER FEBRUARY, THE WEBSITE CHANGED AND ALLOWED SOMEONE ELSE TO RESERVE THE SITES FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS. WHICH MEANT DURING THE MIDDLE OF OUR STAY, WE WOULD HAVE TO MOVE. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO SITES AVAILABLE WHERE WE COULD MOVE. WE WERE COMPLETELY AMBUSHED BY THE FORREST SERVICE, OR WHOEVER MAINTAINS THE WEBSITE. TOTAL DISASTER!
Elena J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SAGE
Great place to camp. Just wish it would be easier to get reservations. Most of the time, small tents are in larger RV spaces rather than the tent sites. Maybe need to designate spaces better, not allowing tents in large spaces.
Bill S
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: VALL
IN FEBRUARY WHEN WE RESERVED THE CAMPSITES, THE WEBSITE WOULD ONLY ALLOW US TO RESERVE 3 NIGHTS. THE FOLLOWING NIGHTS WERE LISTED AS "FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED", AND NOT AVAILABLE TO RESERVE. WE ASSUMED THAT WHEN WE ARRIVED AT THE CAMPSITE IN JULY, WE WOULD BE ALLOWED TO RENT THE SPACE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS. SOMETIME AFTER FEBRUARY, THE WEBSITE CHANGED AND ALLOWED SOMEONE ELSE TO RESERVE THE SITES FOR THE FOLLOWING DAYS. WHICH MEANT DURING THE MIDDLE OF OUR STAY, WE WOULD HAVE TO MOVE. HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO SITES AVAILABLE WHERE WE COULD MOVE. WE WERE COMPLETELY AMBUSHED BY THE FORREST SERVICE, OR WHOEVER MAINTAINS THE WEBSITE. TOTAL DISASTER!
William H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: VALL
The camp host (Bob) and his wife were on site and Bob was very helpful and professional when introducing himself and explaining the guidelines. The bathrooms were very clean. He had wood for sale at a reasonable price and the experience was great! Wish I could've spent another 5 days at the campground but it was all reserved. Also the Mexican Restaurant, Casa Sanchez, in Leadville, right on the main "drag" was exceptional! The food was terrific and the employee's were so friendly and kind. Did I mention the food was 5 Stars! Thanks,
William H
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: VALL
The camp host (Bob) and his wife were on site and Bob was very helpful and professional when introducing himself and explaining the guidelines. The bathrooms were very clean. He had wood for sale at a reasonable price and the experience was great! Wish I could've spent another 5 days at the campground but it was all reserved. Also the Mexican Restaurant, Casa Sanchez, in Leadville, right on the main "drag" was exceptional! The food was terrific and the employee's were so friendly and kind. Did I mention the food was 5 Stars! Thanks,
Jeffrey S
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: VALL
Our campground host Bob was very accommodating, friendly, and helpful. He runs a good operation. Only complaint (and not something camp host is responsible for), is entrance to loops are very pot-holed, and barely navigable. Forest Service needs to maintain the entrance better.
Larry J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SAGE
NO WATER! Very inconvenient.
AND NO DUMP STATION. Beautiful scenery.
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.
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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