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Lakeview Campground

Capacity:	590 People
Elevation:	9,500 Feet (2961.3 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	59
Reservation Contact:	National Reservation System: 877-444-6777
Reservation Remarks:	21 family sites 3 group sites
Reservation Status:	Accepted for Selected Sites

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

Scenery at the Lakeview Campground from Loop G

Lakeview Campground is located in the Twin Lakes area, but not immediately on the reservoir. Lakeview is the closest developed campground to the South Mt. Elbert Trailhead. Some of the sites at Lakeview require reservations and some are first come first serve. The maximum size camper permitted at Lakeview is 32 feet. A variety of recreation opportunities are accessible from this campground, including but not limited to the following: fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain biking and four-wheel driving.

Directions from Leadville: From Leadville travel south on US Hwy 24 to the junction of Colorado Highway 82. Travel west approximately 4 miles to Lake County Road 24. Turn right (north) on Lake County 24 and follow it approximately 1 mile to Lakeview Campground.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Backpacking	Colorado Trail, Continental Divide Trail	No
	Boat Launching	Twin Lakes Reservoir - Dexter Point Boat Ramp, Red Rooster Boat Ramp	Yes
	Boating	Twin Lakes Reservoir	Yes
	Family Camping	Lakeview Family Campground	Yes
	RV Camping	Lakeview Family Campground	Yes
	Tent Camping	Lakeview Family Campground	Yes
	Trailer Camping	Lakeview Family Campground	Yes
	Camping	Lakeview Campground	Yes
	Automobile Travel	Independence Pass, Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway	Yes
	History	Interlaken Historic Site, Twin Lakes Village Historic Site	Yes
	Fishing	Lake Creek, Mt. Elbert Forebay, Twin Lakes Reservoir	Yes
	Four-Wheel Driving	Lost Canyon Road, Flume Creek Road, South Fork Lake Creek Road, Sayres Gulch Road, McNassar Gulch Road, Peekaboo Gulch Road	No
	Group Camping	Lakeview Campground	No
	Hiking & Walking	Big Willis Gulch Trail, Black Cloud Trail, Colorado Trail, Echo Canyon Trail, Hope Pass Trail, Independence Pass Trail, Interlaken Trail, Lily Ponds Trail, South Mt. Elbert Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding	Big Willis Gulch Trail, Black Cloud Trail, Colorado Trail, Echo Canyon Trail, Hope Pass Trail, Independence Pass Trail, Interlaken Trail, Lily Ponds Trail, South Mt. Elbert Trail	Yes
	Big Game Hunting	Collegiate Peaks Wilderness	No
	Small Game Hunting	Collegiate Peaks Wilderness	No
	Bird Identification	Twin Lakes General Forest Area - various trails	No
	Mushroom Identification	Twin Lakes General Forest Area - various trails	Yes
	Pine Cone Gathering	Twin Lakes General Forest Area - various trails	Yes
	Plant Identification	Twin Lakes General Forest Area - various trails	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Twin Lakes Reservoir, Mt. Elbert Forebay	Yes
	Mountain Biking	Lost Canyon Road, Flume Gulch Road, South Fork Lake Creek Road, Sayres Gulch Road, McNassar Gulch Road, Peekaboo Gulch Road, Interlaken Loop, Mt. Elbert Creek - one way, Mt. Elbert Creek/Pipeline Loop	Yes
	ATV Riding	Lost Canyon Road, Flume Creek Road, South Fork Lake Creek Road, Sayres Gulch Road, McNassar Gulch Road, Peekaboo Gulch Road	No
	Motorcycle Riding	Lost Canyon Road, Flume Gulch Road, South Fork Lake Creek Road, Sayres Gulch Road, McNassar Gulch Road, Peekaboo Gulch Road	No
	General Information	Elbert Power Plant Visitor Center	No
	Canoeing	Twin Lakes Reservoir	Yes
	Picnicking	Twin Lakes Reservoir - Dexter Point Picnic Grounds, Mt. Elbert Picnic Grounds, Twin Lakes Historic Park Picnic Grounds	Yes
	Scenic Driving	Independence Pass, Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway	Yes
	Road Biking	Independence Pass Road	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Independence Pass Road, Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway	Yes
	Viewing Interpretive Signs	Twin Lakes Village	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	Twin Lakes General Forest Area - various trails	Yes

Related Activities

Colorado Trail (Halfmoon to Twin Lakes) - This segment of the Colorado Trail begins in the Halfmoon Drainage and continues for approximately 6 miles to the Lakeview Campground above Twin Lakes.

Colorado Trail (Twin Lakes to Clear Creek Rd.) - This segment of the Colorado Trail leads from Twin Lakes Reservoir to Clear Creek Road. It is a popular segment that is used by many runners training for the long-distance foot race the Leadville 100.

Dexter Campground - There are five Forest Service Campgrounds in the Twin Lakes area: Dexter, Lakeview, Parry Peak, Twin Peaks and White Star. Dexter Campground has 24 sites that are filled on a first come, first serve basis.

Dexter Point Boat Launch - On the shores of Twin Lakes Reservoir are two paved boat ramps. Dexter Point Boat Ramp is located on the northeastern shore of the lake.

Mt. Elbert - Mt. Elbert at 14,433 ft elevation is the highest point in Colorado. It is the second highest mountain in the lower 48 states.

Parry Peak Campground - Perry Peak Campground is located west of Twin Lakes Reservoir on Highway 82. Many recreation opportunities are accessible from this campground including fishing, canoeing, hiking, motorcycle riding, four-wheel driving and mountain biking.

Red Rooster Angler Parking - Red Rooster Fishing Site is located on the southwestern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and visitors will find fair to good fishing.

Red Rooster Boat Launch - On the shores of Twin Lakes Reservoir are two paved boat ramps. Red Rooster Boat Ramp is located on the northwestern shore of the lake.

Twin Peaks Campground - There are five Forest Service Campgrounds in the Twin Lakes area: Dexter, Lakeview, Parry Peak, Twin Peaks and White Star. Thirty-nine sites are available at Twin Peaks Campground on a first come, first serve basis,

Whitestar Campground - Whitestar Family Campground is one of five campgrounds surrounding Twin Lakes Reservoir. Reservation status of the 68 campsites at Whitestar vary between first come, first serve and reservations accepted.