White Star
PSICC — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LEADVILLE, CO, CO
Price: From $29 per night
Price range: $29–$30 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (310 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-star to be notified when sites open up.
White Star Campground sits at the foot of Mt. Elbert with stunning views and convenient access to Twin Lakes Reservoir for water recreation, hiking, and mountain biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the incredible views, large campsites, and clean bathrooms, with a 4.5/5 rating from 222 reviews.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Ptarmigan, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird documented in the area.
Insider tips for White Star: Review the campground map before booking — some sites are closer together than others, and the loop closest to the lake is the most crowded. Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Choose higher elevation loops away from the lake if you prefer more spacing between sites.
Skip White Star if: You are sensitive to dust — multiple reviewers noted significant dust conditions.. You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit White Star: May-October — Official operating season for White Star Campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Lakeview Campground (LEADVILLE, CO), Dexter (Twin Lakes, CO), Parry Peak (Twin Lakes, CO), Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at White Star
Cell signal at White Star (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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryReview the campground map before booking
some sites are closer together than others, and the loop closest to the lake is the most crowded.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Choose higher elevation loops away from the lake if you prefer more spacing between sites.
Official operating season for White Star Campground.
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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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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