Twin Creeks Picnic
This is a day-use picnic area only. No overnight camping is permitted. Day use hours are 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The site is reservable through Recreation.gov and operates seasonally, typically June through October depending on snow conditions.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 9:47PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Twin Creeks Picnic is a reservable group picnic area located alongside Fish Lake, Twin Creeks, and the Fishlake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,800 feet. This is a day-use facility only with no overnight camping permitted. The site can accommodate up to 100 people and 30 vehicles. The picnic area features a large covered shelter overlooking Fish Lake with picnic tables, grills, and a campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The parking area and trail to the shelter are paved and ADA accessible. An amphitheater is located across the parking area. Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake at 2,500 acres and is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Visitors also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake, boating, swimming, and viewing spawning salmon from the boardwalk along Twin Creeks in mid to late fall. The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail and Lakeshore National Recreation Trail are nearby.
Directions
From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 9 miles to the site.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 836-2800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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