Twin Lakes Recreation Area
If you are looking for a campground to explore area trails or a destination campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the Twin Lake Recreation Area 21 miles east of Park Falls.
The Twin Lake Recreation Area on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District has 17 campsites equipped with a parking spur, campfire rings with grill, picnic table, vault toilets and drinking water. Two campsites have a hardened surface, accessible grills, and easy access to drinking water and vault toilets. There are accessible vault toilet facilities at the nearby interpretive trail at Round Lake Recreation Area. There is also an accessible fishing pier at nearby Newman Lake.
Day use facilities include a boat ramp with access to the 19-acre Twin Lake for year round fishing. Twin Lake has good trout and pan fishing and nearby hiking trails where you can hike, mountain bike and cross country ski in the winter.
So, if you like to hike, fish, swim, canoe, and picnic; then the Twin Lake Recreation Area is the place for you, conveniently located 20 minutes east of Park Falls. The Twin Lake Recreation Area is pet friendly; See restrictions below for more information.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereThis campground mixes first-come, first-serve, and reservable sites. For reservation information, visit www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-677 (TDD 877-833-6777).
General Information
Camping
The rustic Twin Lake Recreation Area is an undeveloped 16-acre Twin Lake facility. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring. Garbage and recycling dumpsters are available in the campground for campers only. Half the sites are on the water with a view of the lake. Most sites are spacious, and some are over 45' long.
- No. of Sites: 17
RV Camping
The Twin Lake Campground features 17 campsites. Each campsite has a parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Two campsites have a hardened surface, accessible grills, and easy access to drinking water and vault toilets.
Group Camping
Site 8 is a group site that allows up to 16 people and six vehicles.
The open season typically starts the Thursday before the May fishing opener, which is the first Saturday in May.
Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am. The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours.
A variety of recreation passes are accepted. More information is available on our Passes page.
Restrictions for all National Forest System lands can be found by visiting Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations 261. The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest specific restrictions can be found on the Orders of the Forest Supervisor page.
Campsite Capacity
- Maximum of 8 people and 4 vehicles at each camp site.
- Vehicle capacity limit includes vehicles, wheeled camping units and trailers.
Firewood Closure Order
- Our firewood closure order prohibits the possession, storage, or transport of any firewood that originates from more than 25 miles from your campsite. Firewood certified by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Transportation and Consumer Protection can originate from more than 25 miles from National Forest destination.
- Pallet boards are not approved.
Operation of all ATVs & UTVs are prohibited in campground.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Double Site: $30 per night
- $15 per night for a single site or $7.50 with the use of an Interagency Pass (access or senior)
- $30 a night for a double site. Interagency pass discounts do not apply to the double site.
Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas.
Address: 1170 4th Avenue So. Park Falls, WI 54552
Phone: 715-762-2461
Hours: Monday and Wednesday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed daily from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.cnnfadmin@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.956252
Longitude: -90.071988
Directions
Located about 21 miles from Park Falls, travel east on State Highway 182 to Forest Road 144. Turn right (south) and travel 5 miles to Forest Road 142. Turn left (east) for 2 miles to the campground entrance
Parking
Paved roads and parking.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Twin Lake has good fishing opportunities. A wind aerator and annual trout stocking keep the fishery strong. A boat landing is located in the campground. Some lakes have special fishing regulations. Be sure to check regulations for the area you are fishing.
Fish Species: Brook trout, perch, bluegill, and largemouth bass
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
The undeveloped lake is small but good for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The paved boat landing is located in the campground.
Boating - Motorized Info
While motors are allowed on Twin Lake, the lake is small, and the turnaround at the boat landing is very tight. The paved boat landing is located in the campground.
Biking - Mountain Info
Access to the multi-use Round Lake Trail system is located at the entrance to the campground.
Day Hikes Info
Access to the multi-use Round Lake Trail system is located at the entrance to the campground.