Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Located nearly in the center of the Leadville Ranger District, the Twin Lakes Recreation Area provides many different opportunites for recreation. Scenic drivers and road cyclists can enjoy the beautiful Independence Pass, and view the aspens in fall, which draw thousands of people every year. Hikers can enjoy the nearby Interlaken trail and Big Willis Gulch trail, while also taking in some of the historic sites, such as the Twin Lakes Historic Village and Interlaken Historic Resort. Twin Lakes also hosts many sites for fishing, camping, and sight-seeing. On either side of Twin Lakes rise fourteeners such as Mt. Elbert and La Plata Peak, and a host of smaller peaks such as Mt. Hope and Twin Peaks. Within driving distance are three wilderness areas; Buffalo Peaks, Collegiate Peaks, and Mt. Massive Wildernesses are located close to the Twin Lakes Recreation area.
Twin Lakes sees a great deal of visitor traffic, especially during the summer months. Reservations for the Lakeview and White Star campgrounds fill up early in the season.
At a Glance
Fees: | Day use sites and Campgrounds will charge fees. |
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Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Busiest Season: | June-October |
Closest Towns: | Twin Lakes Village |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Road Cycling
Recreation areas with activity Road Cycling:Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Dexter Campground
- Lakeview Campground
- Parry Peak Campground
- Twin Peaks Campground
- Whitestar Campground
RV Camping
Recreation areas with activity RV Camping:- Dexter Campground
- Lakeview Campground
- Parry Peak Campground
- Twin Peaks Campground
- Whitestar Campground
Rock Climbing
Recreation areas with activity Rock Climbing:Mountain Climbing
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Climbing:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Big Mac Fishing Site
- Deception Point Fishing Site
- Dexter Campground
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Moache Fishing Site
- Mountain View Fishing Site
- Red Rooster Boating Site
- Sunnyside Fishing Site
- Whistler Point
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Ice Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Ice Fishing:Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:- Black Cloud Trail
- Echo Canyon Trail
- Graham Gulch
- Independence Pass Trail
- Interlaken Historic Resort
- Interlaken Trail
- Twin Lakes Historic District
- Willis Gulch