About Twin Peaks Campground
Twin Peaks is a first-come, first-served campground located west of Twin Lakes Reservoir in a shaded aspen and lodgepole pine forest. It is located above the whitewater of Lake Creek at 9,600 feet with spectacular views of the Sawatch Range. The Continental Divide and [Mount Elbert ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=12506&actid=50)trails are in the nearby area. Firewood is available for sale at the host site. High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude. Please click on the link for Maps of the [Twin Lakes Campgrounds ](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520459.pdf)and [Twin Lakes.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520458.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…
- 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: 6 mi southwest of Twin Lakes, CO · 39.06754, -106.42139
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks Cg | ATV road | at camp | 5.8 mi |
| Twin Peaks Cg East Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.6 mi |
| Black Cloud | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Willis Creek | Horse | 1.0 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Willis Gulch Cutoff | Horse | 1.2 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Big Willis Gulch | Horse | 1.8 mi | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.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.
Dump station: 20.8 mi
Water fill-up: 24.6 mi
Propane: 15.5 mi