White Star

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Pike-San Isabel National Forests

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Pike-San Isabel National Forests Fees: Extra Vehicle Fee $10.00 Status: closed Reservations: Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov at least 4 days in advance. Friday and Saturday night minimum required stay on weekends. 3 nights minimum on holiday weekends. Walk-ups are exempt from… Overview 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. Recreation The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, passes by the White Star Campground. The hiking trail is open to mountain bikes in the section from Halfmoon Road South to Twin Lakes. About 300 miles of the trail is within Colorado's borders. Twin Lakes are Colorado's largest natural glacial lakes, and sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities there. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and Mackinaw trout. Facilities White Star Campground… Getting there: 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. Rules: - Maximum eight people per site Maximum of three tents per site or one RV and two tents - Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times - No discharge of firearms or fireworks - Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground - Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate Phone: 719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS) Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232387 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS