White Star

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.

NO WATER! Very inconvenient.

AND NO DUMP STATION. Beautiful scenery.

This was our second year going to White Star and both years there has been no potable running water anywhere on the campground. Last year (2020) there were very large (300 gal?) tanks brought in for campers to use, but this year there was no water at all. If the water situation is not resolved next year we definitely won’t pay the fee when we could go to dispersed camping for free and get almost the same accommodations. We tent camp but have our own port-a-potty, so the vault toilets are not any better. Even when there is potable water, the campground has no showers. Other than the lack of water and showers, it’s a very nice campground. If I were in a camper, I would have no complaints about this campground. Each site in the Valley Loop and Ridge Loop has plenty of space away from the next site so you have some privacy. It is hilly and rocky, but hey, it’s in the Rocky Mountains, what do you expect? Sage Loop is closer to the Lakes and the sites are closer together, flatter, and more open than the other two loops. The camp hosts this year were very friendly and helpful, especially Bob. Our reservation was a little messed up and Bob was very helpful in telling us what our options were. Other than lots of chipmunks and a few birds, we saw no wild animals in the campground, but did hear coyotes in the distance at night a couple of times. I really like this campground and would like to give it a higher rating, but the lack of water and showers really is a bad deal for tent campers who are there for over a week.

This was our second year going to White Star and both years there has been no potable running water anywhere on the campground. Last year (2020) there were very large (300 gal?) tanks brought in for campers to use, but this year there was no water at all. If the water situation is not resolved next year we definitely won’t pay the fee when we could go to dispersed camping for free and get almost the same accommodations. We tent camp but have our own port-a-potty, so the vault toilets are not any better. Even when there is potable water, the campground has no showers. Other than the lack of water and showers, it’s a very nice campground. If I were in a camper, I would have no complaints about this campground. Each site in the Valley Loop and Ridge Loop has plenty of space away from the next site so you have some privacy. It is hilly and rocky, but hey, it’s in the Rocky Mountains, what do you expect? Sage Loop is closer to the Lakes and the sites are closer together, flatter, and more open than the other two loops. The camp hosts this year were very friendly and helpful, especially Bob. Our reservation was a little messed up and Bob was very helpful in telling us what our options were. Other than lots of chipmunks and a few birds, we saw no wild animals in the campground, but did hear coyotes in the distance at night a couple of times. I really like this campground and would like to give it a higher rating, but the lack of water and showers really is a bad deal for tent campers who are there for over a week.

Beautiful campground with some sites waterfront. Great hosts, who kept bathrooms very clean. Our site was very private. One of our favorite places to camp!

Beautiful campground with some sites waterfront. Great hosts, who kept bathrooms very clean. Our site was very private. One of our favorite places to camp!

Fishing was good

Fishing was good

This place was a treat. Right next to the lake. You can walk there but also driving is easy. Ran the generator part of the time we were there. It was pretty warm (July) but the sun disappears over the mountain long before the day is done and it was very pleasant. Close to Leadville if you want a little bit of town fun. The camp host was the nicest guy! We had a spot without trees and that made it hot, but with an awning and some creativity we were fine. Highly recommend.

This place was a treat. Right next to the lake. You can walk there but also driving is easy. Ran the generator part of the time we were there. It was pretty warm (July) but the sun disappears over the mountain long before the day is done and it was very pleasant. Close to Leadville if you want a little bit of town fun. The camp host was the nicest guy! We had a spot without trees and that made it hot, but with an awning and some creativity we were fine. Highly recommend.