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Lakeview Campground, with wonderful views of the Twin Lakes Reservoir, offers a large space with options for tent, RV and group camping. Located about 29 miles north of Buena Vista, Colorado, Twin Lakes Campground Colorado attracts plenty of hikers looking to explore nearby nature and backpacking trails in the Mount Massive Wilderness. Boating and fishing enthusiasts spend their days at the Twin Lakes Reservoir and Mt. Elbert Forebay. Recreation The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, is a non-motorized trail that passes Lakeview Campground. Mountain bikes are allowed in the section from Halfmoon Road south to Twin Lakes. Approximately 300 miles of the trail goes through Colorado. South of the campground lies Twin Lakes, Colorado's largest natural glacier lakes. Sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities here. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and mackinaw trout. Facilities Campsites have limited understory, but most are widely separated from other sites. Amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, campfire rings and pedestal grills. Firewood may be purchased onsite. Natural Features Lakeview is situated in a ponderosa pine and sage habitat at an elevation of 9,500 feet. The site is 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 ft high. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields. Nearby Attractions The Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway leads to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. The historic mining town, Leadville, is a half hour away. ADA Access: N
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.
Incredible views and easy access to lots of local fly fishing spots. Great trails and pretty well maintained grounds. We went early in the season but it did not disappoint.
I'm only rating on our particular campsite. Overall, I give this place 4/5. Decent developed campground but beware, apparently there is a tent limit—3 tents or a camper and two tents, per Ranger Rick (no joke, actually his name, nice guy though). Good thing there were only 6 of us. Can't imagine where 8 would sleep (the reservation was supposed to accommodate that many). We had a nice view of the lake but the spots for tents are limited and sloped. Layout of the bench, fire pit and grill were very awkward. No bear boxes. On the plus side we got to hear some coyotes a couple nights, so watch your little ones and animals!
Colorado, 10k Ft up in the mountains, next to Yellowstone, it's the most beautiful camping area. Lake up to n the middle of heaven, boats for rent.
Unbelievable beauty with wildlife walking all about, Moose, bear, deer, Bigfoot, ect. Had a Grizzly in our camp, believe it or not.
Never wanted to leave, but they close for winter.
