TWIN LAKE

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CAMPING COLORADO

Twin Lake


April 19, 2024

Twin Lakes Camping Area in Colorado offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, including Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, the two highest peaks in the state. The area is also home to several nearby points of interest, including the historic village of Twin Lakes, the Leadville National Fish Hatchery, and the Arkansas River, which is ideal for fishing and rafting.

The campground itself offers a range of amenities, including picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets. There are 93 campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and reservations are not accepted, so it's recommended to arrive early to secure a spot.

An interesting fact about the area is that Twin Lakes is actually two separate lakes, one named Upper Twin Lake and the other named Lower Twin Lake. They are connected by a narrow channel and are known for their crystal-clear waters.

The best time to visit Twin Lakes Camping Area is from mid-June to mid-September, when the weather is warm and dry. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s to low 80s during the day, with cooler temperatures at night. Visitors should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and bring appropriate gear for hiking and camping in the mountains.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Cottonwood Lake #1 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Vela

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Porter Reservoir #4 (Little Davies)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Harvey Gap Reservoir

Alligator Gar Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Kelp Bass Smallmouth Bass

Cottonwood Lake #4 (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Crystal Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Alexander Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Beaver Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Chipeta Lakes SWA

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Confluence Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass

Overland Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Youngs Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Silver Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cobbett (Carp) Lake

Blue Catfish Common Carp Kelp Bass

Weir & Johnson Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Baron Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Neversweat Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Carson Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Lost Lake (Grand Mesa

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Little Gem Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Atkinson Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike

Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Cutthroat Trout Lake Trout

Glacier Springs Retention Pond (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout

Ridgway Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Kelp Bass Northern Pike Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Forty Acre Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Ward Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Porter Reservoir #1

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout White Perch Yellow Perch

Sweitzer Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Island Lake (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

South Mesa Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brown Trout Channel Catfish Rainbow Trout

Lake Avery

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Park Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Hotel Twin Lake

Apache Trout

Gould Reservoir

Apache Trout Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Vega Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Deep Slough Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Jumbo Reservoir (Grand Mesa)

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Crawford Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Northern Pike Rainbow Trout

Water Dog Reservoir

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Sunset Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Jerry Creek Reservoirs

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Bonham Reservoir

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Rifle Gap Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

De Camp Reservoir

Apache Trout

Eggleston Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brook Trout Cutthroat Trout Rainbow Trout

Cedar Mesa Reservoir

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Ward Creek Reservoir

Apache Trout Black Crappie Kelp Bass

Fruitgrowers Reservoir

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Gunnison River

Apache Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

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