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Area Status: Open
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.
| Title: |
Aspens and snow Interlaken |
| Date: |
09/24/2016 |
| Forest Name: |
San Isabel National Forest |
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| Credit: |
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| Description: |
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| Source: |
Rebekka Gardiner |
| Title: |
Twin Lakes Foothills |
| Date: |
9/24/2016 |
| Forest Name: |
San Isabel National Forest |
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| Credit: |
Rebekka Gardiner |
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| Title: |
Inquisitive Interlaken red squirrel |
| Date: |
2016 |
| Forest Name: |
San Isabel National Forest |
| Location: |
Interlaken trail |
| Credit: |
Rebekka Gardiner |
| Description: |
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| Title: |
Interlaken aspen covered bridge |
| Date: |
09/24/2016 |
| Forest Name: |
San Isabel National Forest |
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| Credit: |
Rebekka Gardiner |
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| Title: |
Golden Aspen path |
| Date: |
09/24/2016 |
| Forest Name: |
San Isabel National Forest |
| Location: |
Interlaken Trail, Twin Lakes Colorado |
| Credit: |
Rebekka Gardiner, USFS |
| Description: |
The aspens were in full gold on this slightly cloudy day, making a beautiful, ethereal path. |
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At a Glance
| Current Conditions: |
April 7, 2020-May 31, 2020 Some accessible day use areas are open and they have been posted |
| Fees |
Day use sites and Campgrounds will charge fees. |
| Usage: |
Medium-Heavy |
| Busiest Season: |
June-October |
| Closest Towns: |
Twin Lakes Village |
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