White Star

I’ve always thought Twin Lakes was the perfect middle ground to do a lot of different activities over a few days.

The spots here were easy and felt like a regular campsite. Not too much coverage next to each site, but enough space where it doesn’t bother you.

Beautiful setting! Water but no showers. Bring “ skeeter spray”. Ridge loop is FCFS so the QR thing with Rec dot gov doesn’t work. Cash or check only. Highly recommended!

I am in the best site in campground imo. Ridge loop is first come first serve while the other two loops are reserved only! My site was HUGE! Camp host and his wife are the nicest people I’ve met in a very long time! I am camped here till end of September and the views NEVER get old! From the crazy weather to the wildlife to the mountains , I love ever square inch of this place !

What a great campground! Lots of space between sites, level, spacious, tree or no tree sites, clean, picnic table, quiet, easy to back into, and the lake is within walking distance of any campsite!

There are no hookups of any kind at any site, but I did have LTE cell service.

The views are fantastic! Large mountains across from Twin Lakes and if heading up Independence Pass.

There is a small little town with basic necessities just up the road and Aspen is about 1 hour away over the Pass.

Great area to ride bicycles, but no ATV or motorbikes. Nice if you aren’t into that sort of hobby because it helps keep the noise down. Paddle board and other non-motorized toys are allowed in the lake, but it’s chilly!

We loved this campground! Nice facilities, clean bathrooms, and wonderful camp hosts.

Bob + Carol are very helpful. Sites are spread out enough, walking distance to twin lakes beach. Quiet & Serene.

Campground was all we needed for a quick 1 night stopover at Twin Lakes.  There was no running water or dump station while we were there unfortunately.  Walkable from campsites down to lake (valley loop is a bit further).  Close to Mt Elbert trailhead.  Not much in town of twin lakes other than general store.  Good day use area at twin lake to rent paddeboards/kayaks, but water was very cold even in august.

Nothing but positive things to say about this place! I picked this campground based on other positive reviews and they were spot on.

On a last minute decision I wanted my 12 year old son to see the mountains before school started so we headed out from Nebraska without a plan and rolled in right at dark. We were greeted by Bob who one of the nicest camp hosts I've met. He pointed us to sites he thought would be great for our hammocks and it was perfect. Everything was so well maintained in the campgrounds and we saw Bob making regular rounds to check sites after people had left and keeping an eye on the area.

If you are looking for a great place to camp around twin lakes you will not be disappointed if you stay a white star campgrounds.

We love Twin Lakes! White Star campground is in a great location. Paddle boarding and fishing are great daytime activities here.

Several sites have access to walk straight to the water. The sites are a decent size but you do have visibility of what your neighbors are doing.

Reserving a good spot on the lake side is difficult as this is a very popular campground and sites go quick once released!

I had to deduct a star because the campground has been without water for the last few seasons. It’s costly to drive from Denver with a loaded water tank and stopping to find water along the way is inconvenient. When the water is restored, I’ll update this review to 5 stars.

This campground is stunning. The individual camping areas are nice large spots, so you don’t feel close to you neighbors. Gorgeous views of Mt Elbert and surrounding 14ers. Lake is close for some nice easy fishing. They usually have water available as well as a dump station but they were closed for repairs during our visit. Easy to get in and out of even with our 30’ travel trailer. We will definitely be back to this one.

This place never fails. Always beautiful, great sunrises and sunsets. There's bathrooms and RV hook ups. Always a nice place. However it's pretty exposed so not alot of cover from wind. Always great to walk aroethe lake. Paddle boarding is a must if you own one. I'm not sure about any showers, i doubt it. Yes to designated camp fire rings. Like always pack in snd pack out.

We tent camped here for two nights (16-18 Aug) and picked a spot via recreation.gov.  We were on the sage loop, spot 16.  Sage loop is the loop closest to the lake.  The views from our site were out of this world.  Any of the even numbered sites looked to be in a great location.  The latrines were well maintained and RV'ers were considerate of the generator quiet hours.  The lake is obviously cold, but bring your SUP or kayak and enjoy the beauty.  The shoreline is mixed sand and rock, so be prepared.  The only downside was it's proximity to the main road which led to a little vehicle traffic at night (bring ear plugs).

This maybe my new fav close by spot! To to far from the metro area. It’s got gorgeous views, amazing (but cold) lake. Great for fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding. The starts at night are so beautiful. And the campsite is spaced out so you don’t feel like you’re on top of each other (which to me is super important!)

This campground is located on the north side of the Twin Lakes just south of Hwy 82.  It is centrally located for a myriad of recreational opportunities: hiking, mountain biking, and of course activities on the water.

Our site was in the valley loop which is the farthest from the lakes.  Our campsite was located on the backside of the campground which is farthest from the lake but had an excellent view of Mt. Elbert (Colorado's highest peak) and direct access to the Colorado Trail which was about 25 yd. from our site.  The only negative was that our location was also closest to the highway; which didn't have constant traffic but steady enough that it detracted somewhat from our experience during our three nights and why I didn't rate it five stars.

Sites have a fire ring and grate along with a picnic table.  Our site had mature Ponderosa pines that provided shade and hammocking.

Not all the water pumps were in service at the time.  Firewood was available for purchase at the campground host's site.  The vault toilets were fine and appeared to be cleaned regularly.

Just down Hwy 82 is the town of Twin Lakes that has a general store/gift shop, food carts, and a visitor center that has great suggestions for hikes if you're new to the area.

There are three loops. The middle one seems to have the most privacy, the biggest one is very open but you are closest to the lake.

Was there in September and it was in the 80s during the day and got to the 30s at night. Prepare yourself for that!

The lake is gorgeous and not very busy.

Leadville is nearby with some good coffee shops, restaurants, and fun nightlife.

Nice views of Twin Lakes and Mt. Elbert.  The fishing is good especially if you prefer rainbow trout.  The camp sites are spread out pretty nicely and are not all the same.  Some sites offer shade and a view of the waterfront while others have lil shade and you can't see Twin Lakes.  There is water, ample vaulted toilets around the campground, friendly campers with dogs on leashes.  There is a nearby store where 1 can even purchase a fishing rod as you head towards Aspen.  I enjoyed my stay all 3 times, thus far that I have camped in tents here.  There are rushing waters and Twin Lakes to keep you cool.  Beautiful hiking!  Mostly just RVs and tent camping.  I recommend a site back up the lil hill so you can see Twin Lakes!  Nice campground.

White Star is a particularly clean campground. The hosts were very friendly, and dropped off a map and a free day pass to park at the lakes.

None of the camp sites are on the water, but you can walk over in just a few minutes, or drive over with your gear. There is a trail that goes all the way around both lakes—it's very picturesque. I recommend staying on the outer loop—those sites have more space between them, and a bit more privacy.

We had limited cell service in the campground—enough for texting using both Verizon and AT&T.

They have drinking water & firewood available.

Great views from my tent site.

Stayed at Sage loop spot 7. We had a great spot. Not to close on the sides to anyone. Bathroom next door but it didn’t smell. Just a short walk to the lake. One of my favorite places to camp.

The weather was awful this past weekend with snow, rain, and cold temps, but we had a great time. Sites were clean with a table and pit. The hosts sold firewood which was a huge plus, as the cold temps had us burning more wood than normal. Good fishing very close. We’re going to try this site again on a weekend with better weather, we absolutely loved this place.

This has by far been our favorite campground! The campground is spaced out nicely. It does not have electric or water hook ups. It does have Water spigots and a dumping station for a fee, I believe. It has awesome views of Mt. Elbert and Twin Lakes. The water is super cold, but it didn’t stop us from paddle boarding and having fun. The town of Leadville is small, but cute. If you take your bikes, I recommend doing the mineral belt trail. It’s a tough especially going in the one direction, lots of steep hills. Do some research first, some will tell you what direction to chose.

We camp here all the time, it is our absolute favorite campground. The hosts are always great, really helpful & they keep things clean. The bathrooms are always clean & always have TP. Great views of the lakes & the mountains. Can't wait to get back there this summer!!!

Walking distance to lakes. Picnic tables and fire pits. Scenic views. Great place to camp if planning on hiking Mt Elbert.

My kids and I have camped here many times. The hosts are always nice. The grounds are clean and uncrowded. Views of the lakes surrounded by mountains are gorgeous!!

Pros-

Within walking distance of the lake (where you can rent canoes, SUPs, & kayaks), gorgeous mountain views, close to Leadville, vault toilets, dumpsters, potable water sources, no mosquitoes despite it being mosquito season, campground worker was extremely nice and allowed us to have more than the 2 tent limit

Cons-

Little to no tree coverage, can be a party spot (I was there on the 4th so that was expected), you're not "right on" the lake (4 min walk which isn't bad), vaulted toilets were DISGUSTING (I'm talking far worse than other campgrounds)

Overall, while I'm not in a rush to stay at this spot again, I would recommend it for campers who like toilets and dumpsters. I'd personally opt for a dispersed site nearby for the quiet and seclusion.

There's vault restrooms, bear safe dumpsters and potable water sources. There's not a single bad site, although we prefer the ridge line: great view from the lakes, the mountains and far enough from any mosquitos (we never know near watersources...).

The whitestar is fairly close to MT Elbert and MT Massive: 2 famous 14ners to be climbed: making it a great spot to start or end your adventure.

The twin lakes also provide several diffent recreational activities.

We spent our anniversary there and will be hard to beat next year.