Lakeview Campground
Book this listing through our partner Recreation Gov
About Lakeview Campground
Overview
Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, offers a large space with options for tent, RV and group camping. Located about 29 miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado, the campground attracts plenty of hikers looking to explore nearby nature and backpacking trails in the Mount Massive Wilderness. Boating and fishing enthusiasts spend their days at the Twin Lakes Reservoir and Mt. Elbert Forebay.Recreation
The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, is a non-motorized trail that passes Lakeview Campground. Mountain bikes are allowed in the section from Halfmoon Road south to Twin Lakes. Approximately 300 miles of the trail goes through Colorado.South of the campground lies Twin Lakes, Colorado's largest natural glacier lakes. Sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities here. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and mackinaw trout.
Facilities
Campsites have limited understory, but most are widely separated from other sites. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, campfire rings and pedestal grills. Firewood may be purchased onsite.Natural Features
Lakeview is situated in a ponderosa pine and sage habitat at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The site is between Mt. Elbert Forebay and Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes Reservoir spans 2,805 acres and Mount Elbert stands tall at 14,433 feet. To the north is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, 30,540 acres encompassing Mount Massive, Colorado’s second highest peak at 14,421 feet. To the south is the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness with 8 peaks over 14,000 ft high. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.Nearby Attractions
The Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway leads to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. The historic mining town, Leadville, is a half hour away.Lakeview Campground Reviews
Have you stayed here? Be the first to leave a review!
Top Spots in or near Twin Lakes
Mount Elbert via the Southeast Ridge Trailhead (Winter Route)
Buena Vista, Colorado
13.48 mi
/ 4885 ft gain
Classic Route to the Summit of Colorado's highest peak
Great for All Seasons this is the Recommended Winter Route with minimal Avalanche Danger.
Known as the South Mount Elbert trail, the East Ridge trail or a combo of both, this trail is truly beautiful and remote.
DIRECTIONS: To reach the trailhead if coming south take Route 24 until you are south of Leadville. You will take the right ont...
Camp at Mt. Elbert Forebay Reservoir
Buena Vista, Colorado
5.0
At the base of Mt. Elbert there are three campgrounds. One is a National Forest campground - you have to pay for a spot and it is closed from October-May. The other two are first-come, first-serve free campground areas. As you drive past the south trailhead, right before the reservoir, there is a very large space with multiple campsites.We were here the first weekend in October and there were o...
Camp at Twin Lakes' White Star Campground
Twin Lakes, Colorado
4.5
This area is located on the other side of Independence Pass from Aspen, which is only accessible during the summer, or can be reached year-round via Leadville, which is about 20 miles away along Highway 24. From Twin Lakes Village drive approximately 1.5 miles east on Highway 82 and take the exit for White Star Campground. There are a few other campsites in the area such as Dexter campground, a...
Kayak Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes, ColoradoTwin Lakes are two bodies of water that are connected by a short run of water with a dam at the eastern end. There are a few different places to put in your boat including boat ramps by the access point on the east end of the lake. There is also a boat ramp and a place to seasonally rent boats by the White Star Campground.
You can boat in both of the large lakes and you can spend hours expl...
Mountain Bike the Colorado Trail near Mount Elbert
Leadville, ColoradoThis is the way to see fall colors if you're into empty trails and endorphins. Grind up the trail starting from South Elbert Trailhead. You'll turn right onto the Colorado Trail at .3 miles and stay here for as long as you like, or 7.3 miles to the Mount Elbert Trailhead. Turn around and go back down to your car. Watch out for Colorado Trail thru-hikers, listen for the elk bugling, and take ton...
Hope Pass via Willis Gulch
Buena Vista, Colorado
5.0
8.75 mi
/ 3297 ft gain
Hope Pass is accessed from the Willis Gulch trailhead about 25 miles outside of Leadville, Colorado. To get to the trail head, follow Highway 24 East for about 16 miles until you arrive at the junction for Highway 82. Turn right and follow Highway 82 for about 8.3 miles. You will see a sign on the right that says "Willis Gulch Trailhead." Turn left into the dirt parking lot next to the river an...
Camping and Lodging in Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes, Colorado
White Star
Overview
Picturesque White Star Campground lies at the foot of Mt. Elbert, Colorado's highest peak, among fragrant ponderosa pines. The c...
Leadville, Colorado
Silver Dollar
Overview
Silver Dollar Campground is situated near the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir...
Leadville, Colorado
May Queen
Overview
May Queen Campground is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Conveniently perched...
Turquoise Lake Road
Printer Boy
Overview
Printer Boy Group Campground is located near Turquoise Lake, in an area with plenty of recreational opportunities, including boa...
Turquoise Lake Road
Father Dyer
Overview
Father Dyer Campground is situated on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in the shade of a lodgepole pine and subalpine fir for...
Turquoise Lake Road
Molly Brown
Overview
Named after the "unsinkable" Molly Brown on the Titanic, Molly Brown Campground, on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, sits in...
Unfortunately, we don't have up-to date pricing data for this listing, but you can check pricing through Recreation Gov.
Book NowAdd your business today to reach The Outbound's audience of adventurous travelers.
Community
© 2024 The Outbound Collective - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy