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Twin Peaks

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Open for the 2026 season. First-come, first-served only with no advance reservations. Water is currently unavailable; bring your own supply. Stage 1 fire restrictions may be in effect. Opening and closing dates are weather dependent, typically May through September.

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Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 12:40AM MDT until July 3 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

12:40 AM — 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. The Fire Weather Watch for Friday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any activities which could start a wildfire.

Red Flag Warning issued July 2 at 12:40AM MDT until July 4 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

12:40 AM — 4:45 PM

The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM Friday to midnight MDT Friday night. The Fire Weather Watch for Friday is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225 and 229. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution and avoid any activities which could start a wildfire.

Air Quality Alert issued July 2 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

9:10 AM — July 3rd, 9:00 AM

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, Cortez and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Thursday July 02 to 900 AM Friday July 03 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Friday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.

About

Twin Peaks Campground sits at 9,600 feet in the Pike-San Isabel National Forest, tucked into a mixed aspen and lodgepole pine forest above Lake Creek's whitewater stretch. The 35-site campground offers impressive views of the Sawatch Range, including nearby Mount Elbert, Colorado's highest peak. Access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and Mount Elbert Trail makes this an excellent basecamp for high-altitude hiking. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground. Potable water is currently unavailable, so campers must bring adequate water supplies, including enough to fully extinguish campfires. Firewood is available for purchase at the host site. Sites accommodate up to 8 people with a maximum of 3 tents or 1 RV plus 2 tents. Some sites accommodate RVs and trailers up to 35 feet. The $28 nightly fee includes two vehicles; additional vehicles cost $11 per night. Payment is via cash, check, or money order at the self-service fee tube, or Scan and Pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app. High altitude sickness can occur at this elevation.

Directions

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

Nearby Campgrounds

Parry Peak 0.6mi Whitestar Campground 3.1mi White Star 3.4mi Lakeview Campground 3.9mi Crescent Mining Camp 5.2mi Elbert Creek 5.9mi Dawson Cabin 5.7mi Halfmoon West 6.4mi Halfmoon East 6.4mi

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length 35ft
Max Trailer Length 35ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (661) 702-1420

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Useful Links

View on Recreation.gov
USFS Twin Peaks Campground

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