Lakeview Campground

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. The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, is a non-motorized trail that passes Lakeview Campground; approximately 300 miles of it goes through Colorado, and mountain bikes are allowed in the section from Halfmoon Road south to Twin Lakes. South of the campground lie Twin Lakes, Colorado's largest natural glacier lakes, where sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and mackinaw trout. This campground has single family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, and firewood may be purchased at the Host site. Lakeview is situated in a ponderosa pine and sage habitat at an elevation of 9,500 feet, between Mt. Elbert Forebay and Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes Reservoir spans 2,805 acres and Mount Elbert stands tall at 14,433 feet. To the north is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, 30,540 acres encompassing Mount Massive, Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet. To the south is the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness with 8 peaks over 14,000 feet high. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields. The Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway leads to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. The historic mining town of Leadville is a half hour away.