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Kite Lake
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Kite Lake

Pike National Forest · Leadville, CO

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  • Address:Leadville, CO
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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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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Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

Nice Kitty and Shinglemill Trail Loop

12.6 mi1,886 ftexpert
Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

Pikes Peak From Elk Park Trailhead

9.9 mi4,488 ftexpert
Hankins Pass Trail

Hankins Pass Trail

13 mi3,642 ftexpert
Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

Mount Lincoln via Crest Drive

7.4 mi2,907 ftdifficult
Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

Seven Bridges Trail, Kineo Mountain, and Buckhorn Trail Loop

8.7 mi3,507 ftexpert
South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir

10.6 mi2,595 ftdifficult

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Trails near Kite Lake

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Twelve Mile Lake
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Twelve Mile Lake

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Weston Pass Trail
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Weston Pass Trail

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1.7 mi1,398 ftgain
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Peerless Mountain and Horseshoe Pass
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Peerless Mountain and Horseshoe Pass

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5.6 mi1,873 ftgain
Difficult
Horseshoe Mountain
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Horseshoe Mountain

Colorado

7.3 mi2,290 ftgain
Difficult
Buffalo Meadows Via Rich Creek
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Buffalo Meadows Via Rich Creek

Colorado

12.6 mi2,674 ftgain
Expert
Rich Creek Trail
Trail

Rich Creek Trail

Colorado

5.5 mi1,266 ftgain
Moderate

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

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

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