Lakeview Campground
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (235 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, is located about 20 miles south of Leadville, Colorado. The campground attracts many hikers looking to explore nature and the hiking trails in the surrounding area. Boaters can launch their craft at the nearby boat dock and fishing enthusiasts can find numerous locations at Twin Lakes Reservoir for fishing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Lakeview Campground offers wonderful views of Twin Lakes Reservoir with well-spaced campsites and access to hiking trails including the Continental Divide Trail. Campers praise the clean facilities, sturdy picnic tables, and excellent fishing opportunities, with a 4.6/5 rating from 138 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Elk, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, American Pika, White-tailed Ptarmigan, and Broad-tailed Hummingbirds present in the area
Insider tips for Lakeview Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with 51 sites Sites are nicely spaced with room for multiple vehicles, tents, and awnings Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Lakeview Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Lakeview Campground: August — Campers report minimal mosquito activity at the campground in early August despite heavy mosquito presence at nearby lakes and trails.
Nearby campgrounds: White Star (LEADVILLE, CO), Dexter (Twin Lakes, CO), Parry Peak (Twin Lakes, CO), Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeview Campground
Cell signal at Lakeview Campground (LEADVILLE, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, is located about 20 miles south of Leadville, Colorado. The campground attracts many hikers looking to explore nature and the hiking trails in the surrounding area. Boaters can launch their craft at the nearby boat dock and fishing enthusiasts can find numerous locations at Twin Lakes Reservoir for fishing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with 51 sites
Sites are nicely spaced with room for multiple vehicles, tents, and awnings
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campers report minimal mosquito activity at the campground in early August despite heavy mosquito presence at nearby lakes and trails
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Leadville, Colorado, drive south 15 miles on Highway 24, turn right on Highway 82 and travel 4 miles to Lake County Road 24. Turn right on Lake County Road 24, and go 1 mile north to the Lakeview Campground on the left.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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