White Star

US Forest Service · Colorado

White Star in Colorado. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 939 public campsites we map in Colorado.

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. It also works as a base camp for hikers and mountain bikers who love to explore nearby trails such the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Mount Elbert Trail.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $29–$30/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 330
Season: Late May/Early June
Phone: 719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO R
Coordinates: 39.09000, -106.36556

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-06-05, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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