About this campground
Located just off U.S. Hwy 24, south of Leadville at the Arkansas River Headwaters, the overlook provides gorgeous views of the highest peak in Colorado, Mt. Elbert.
Directions
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- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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Crystal Lake Overlook doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Colorado campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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