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Parry Peak Campground

5 mi southwest of Twin Lakes, CO · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Augbest months

About Parry Peak Campground

Parry Peak Campground is a first-come, first-served campground located in a shady lodgepole pine and aspenforest along the whitewaters of Lake Creek. This campground is a favorite amongst anglers with a spectacular view of Parry Peak. Access to the Continental Divide Trail is just down the road. Firewood is available for sale at the host site. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude. Please click the link for Maps of the [Twin Lakes Campgrounds](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520459.pdf) During the 2021 season, water will be unavailable at this campground. Please bring water for your camp, including enough water to completely drown your fire, leaving it cold to the touch, if you are having a campfire.

  • Fees: - $28 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and…
  • Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
  • Where: 5 mi southwest of Twin Lakes, CO · 39.06712, -106.4095

Things to do:

Fishing

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

31°
4°Jan
33°
5°Feb
40°
12°Mar
45°
20°Apr
55°
28°May
67°
36°Jun
71°
41°Jul
68°
39°Aug
62°
33°Sep
50°
24°Oct
38°
14°Nov
30°
5°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.

See Parry Peak Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Parry Peak CgATV roadat camp0.4 mi
North Cg LoopATV roadat camp0.2 mi
Willis CreekHorse0.4 mi1.3 mi
Willis Gulch CutoffHorse0.6 mi1.0 mi
CDNSTHorse1.2 mi222.8 mi
Black CloudHiking1.3 mi3.5 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Browns Canyon National Monument (Dark Sky Park), 34 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 20.3 mi
Water fill-up: 24.1 mi
Propane: 15.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.