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Kite Lake
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Kite Lake

Pike National Forest · Leadville, CO

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  • Address:Leadville, CO
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Kite Lake Campground is located 5.5 miles NW of Alma on CR 8. It has five campsites and none are recommended for trailers; camping season begins in May and continues until the road is snowed in. The camping fee is with a $3.00 day-use parking Facilities include fire ring, tables, and outhouse toilets, but there is no water and no trash service at this campground. Campsites at Kite Lake are first-come, first-serve.

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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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Trails at Pike National Forest

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Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

Eleven Mile Canyon OHV Route

17.8 mi2,900 fteasy
Mount Logan

Mount Logan

13.1 mi4,255 ftexpert
Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

Baldy Trail, Homestead Trail, and Sandy Wash Trail

14.1 mi2,083 ftexpert
Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass and West Jefferson

20.1 mi3,924 ftexpert
Stevens Gulch Loop

Stevens Gulch Loop

7.6 mi1,962 ftdifficult
Elk Park Trail Overlook

Elk Park Trail Overlook

4.4 mi1,873 ftdifficult

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Kite Lake

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Sheep Creek Trail

Sheep Creek Trail

Colorado

5.2 mi
TrailModerate
Twelve Mile Lake

Twelve Mile Lake

Colorado

14.9 mi2,513 ftgain
TrailExpert
Weston Pass and Ruby Lake OHV Trail

Weston Pass and Ruby Lake OHV Trail

Colorado

1.7 mi951 ftgain
TrailModerate
Weston Pass Trail

Weston Pass Trail

Colorado

1.7 mi1,398 ftgain
TrailModerate
Peerless Mountain and Horseshoe Pass

Peerless Mountain and Horseshoe Pass

Colorado

5.6 mi1,873 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Horseshoe Mountain

Horseshoe Mountain

Colorado

7.3 mi2,290 ftgain
TrailDifficult

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Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Colorado hunting page

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