Twin Lakes Recreation Area

Area Status: Closed
View of Twin Lake

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.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: The open season typically starts the Thursday before the May fishing opener, which is the first Saturday in May.
Reservations: This 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).
Fees:
  • $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.
Open Season: May 2 - October 31
Usage: Medium
Busiest Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day
Restrictions: Campsite Capacity
  • Single sites have a maximum capacity of eight people and four vehicles.
  • Double sites have a maximum capacity of 16 people and six vehicles.
  • Vehicle capacity includes vehicles, wheeled camping units, and trailers.
Pets and Animals
  • Pets must be crated, caged, or on a leash less than 6’ in length while in developed recreation areas.
Firewood Closure Order
  • The firewood closure order prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any firewood that originates more than 25 miles from your campsite. For more information, click here.
  • For current fire danger, check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources burn restrictions website. Any prohibitions in place, including fire bans, will be posted on our website and site bulletin boards.
Quiet Hours
  • Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am.
  • The use of generators is not allowed during quiet hours.
Occupancy & Use Restrictions ATV & UTV operation is prohibited in the campground.
Closest Towns: Lac du Flambeau, WI.
Water: Solar well for drinking water
Restroom: Vault toilet
Passes: A variety of recreation passes are accepted. More information is available on our Passes and Permits page.
Operated By: USDA Forest Service
Information Center: Medford-Park Falls Ranger District

General Information

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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Access to the multi-use Round Lake Trail system is located at the entrance to the campground. For more information on the Round Lake Recreation Area, click here.

Campground 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.

No. of Sites 17
Pavement Type of Parking Paved roads and parking

Group Camping

Site 8 is a group site that allows up to 16 people and six vehicles.

Lake and Pond Fishing

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

Day Hiking

Access to the multi-use Round Lake Trail system is located at the entrance to the campground. For more information on the Round Lake Recreation Area, click here.

Boating - Motorized

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.

Boating - Non-Motorized

The undeveloped lake is small but good for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. The paved boat landing is located in the campground.