Twin Lakes, CO

Twin Peaks Campground

Walk-up only

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Availability

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About this spot

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 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 and Twin Lakes. 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.

Typical weather

Lake Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Lake Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.34°JJanuary: average water temperature 34°F33°FFebruary: average water temperature 33°F36°MMarch: average water temperature 36°F42°AApril: average water temperature 42°F41°MMay: average water temperature 41°F49°JJune: average water temperature 49°F52°JJuly: average water temperature 52°F54°AAugust: average water temperature 54°F52°SSeptember: average water temperature 52°F42°OOctober: average water temperature 42°F37°NNovember: average water temperature 37°F33°DDecember: average water temperature 33°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 53 field-sample stations

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