Twin Peaks Campground


Twin Peaks is a first-come, first-served campground with 35 sites. It's located west of Twin Lakes Reservoir in a shaded Aspen and Lodgepole Pine forest above the whitewater of Lake Creek. It sits 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. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude. 

Water is currently 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.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Check in: 2 pm
Check out: 12 pm (noon)
Quiet hours: 10 pm to 6 am
Reservations: This is a first-come, first-served campground; No sites are reservable.
Area Amenities: Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Parking
Fees:
  • $24 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $8 per night. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.
  • Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
  • First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.
Open Season: May 26, 2023 - Sept. 24, 2023
Restrictions:
  • Maxium of eight people per site
  • Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents
  • Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks
  • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground
  • Camping is not allowed behind a locked gate
Closest Towns: Leadville, CO and Buena Vista, CO
Water: unavailable
Restroom: Vault toilets are located throughout the campground.
Passes: America the Beautiful Senior or Access Pass cardholders may receive a 50% discount off the camping fee only. The discount only applies to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass owner, not to any additional campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass owner's party.
Operated By: Concessionaire

General Information

Directions:

From Leadville, go 15 miles south on US 24, then west on CO 82 past Twin Lakes Reservoir and Twin Lakes Village. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Amenities

Camping trailer:
Picnic tables:
Tent camping:
Parking:
Toilets:

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.06753798

  Longitude : 
-106.4213927

  Elevation : 
9,600 feet