There is a difference between a place to sleep and a Colorado camping basecamp. A place to sleep is wherever you end up. A basecamp is chosen on purpose, for what it lets you do at four in the morning on race day and at eight in the evening when it is finally over. August in Leadville is when that difference stops being theoretical.
August in Leadville is the month when everything happens at once. The town throws its biggest party of the year, the race calendar fills back up, and the light starts shifting toward fall while the afternoons stay warm. If you are looking for a family friendly campground Colorado families can build a whole weekend around, the good news is you will not have to drive far. Most of what makes an August trip here memorable sits within about fifteen minutes of your site.
If you are mapping out your Leadville Colorado camping summer plans, one thing becomes clear fast: this is not just a camping trip. It is a basecamp. Whether you are racing, crewing, hiking, or simply escaping to the mountains, Leadville delivers something rare, and so does Sugar Loafin’ Campground.
Held each August. Check the official race site below for this year’s date.
This is it, the race of all races. One hundred miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies, this event was created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet, you’ll be challenged to catch your breath — while the views try to take it away.
Held each August. Check the official race site below for this year’s date.
The legendary “Race Across The Sky” 100-mile run is where it all started back in 1983. This is it. The race where legends are created and limits are tested. One hundred miles of extreme Colorado Rockies terrain — from elevations of 9,200 to 12,600 feet. You will give the mountain respect, and earn respect from all.