Openings · last 7 days
29
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 29 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232387
When White Star reopens
White Star's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
52
Openings · last 90 days
190
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 140 of 190 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (73.7%), with Wednesday (16) and Saturday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 153 of 190 detected openings (80.5%). The remaining 19.5% occurred outside those hours. Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Mountain Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 41 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 12–43 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 028 | 7 | 3.7% |
| 003 | 7 | 3.7% |
| 021 | 7 | 3.7% |
| 065 | 6 | 3.2% |
| 017 | 6 | 3.2% |
Site 028 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 7. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026 · of 49 monitored sites
Of the 98 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 90 reserved · 8 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 98 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 90 reserved · 8 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 98
Reserved (of online inventory)90 / 90
Of the 98 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026): 90 reserved · 8 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 49 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
About White Star
Overview
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.
Recreation
The Continental Divide Trail, which runs from Canada to Mexico, passes by the White Star Campground. The hiking trail is open to mountain bikes in the section from Halfmoon Road South to Twin Lakes. About 300 miles of the trail is within Colorado's borders.
Twin Lakes are Colorado's largest natural glacial lakes, and sailing and water skiing are among the popular activities there. Fishing includes lake, rainbow and Mackinaw trout.
Facilities
White Star Campground is comprised of three loops. Sage Loop has limited shade, and Ridge and Valley Loops have a greater density of ponderosa pine and spruce trees. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Firewood is for sale at the Host site. A boat ramp, parking, and angler fishing areas are located just down the road from the campground.
Natural Features
The campground, at an elevation of 9,200 feet, sits on the north side of the Twin Lakes Reservoir near the base of Mount Elbert. The Twin Lakes Reservoir spans 2,805 acres and Mount Elbert stands tall at 14,433 feet. Nearby is the Mount Massive Wilderness area, a stretch of 30,540 acres that encompass Mount Massive, Colorado's second highest peak at 14,421 feet. Much of the wilderness is above timberline with many alpine plant communities and permanent snowfields.
Nearby Attractions
Drive on the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway to Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in Colorado. Or continue over the pass for a day trip to the town of Aspen, a well-known ski resort town.
49 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups3 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Leadville, travel 15 miles south on Highway 24 to Highway 82. Turn right and go west 5.5 miles on Highway 82, turn left into the White Star Campground.
Leadville Ranger District, Leadville, CO 80461719-486-0749 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY, NO RESERVATIONS)
BoatingCampingFishingHikingMountain Biking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232387 · facility
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232387 · White Star · Leadville CO12 frames · facility
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at White Star?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 98 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at White Star. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 190 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at White Star?
Campsite Sniper detected 29 site-date openings at White Star in the last 7 days, 52 over 30 days and 190 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at White Star?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 140 of 190 (73.7%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at White Star fit a 35-foot RV?
26 of the 49 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft. 46 of those 49 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at White Star?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 41 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 12-43 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
Does White Star have online availability right now?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 98 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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