Twin Peaks campground
Twin Peaks
The campground offers 24 campsites, most of which are first-come-first-serve. Amenities include fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own.
One quirky fact about the area is that Twin Peaks was named after a pair of nearby 13,000-foot peaks that resemble, you guessed it, twins! The best time to visit Twin Peaks Camping Area is during the summer months when temperatures are mild, typically ranging from the 70s during the day to the 40s at night. Overall, Twin Peaks Camping Area is a beautiful and peaceful place to enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado.
What's on-site at Twin Peaks
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Twin Peaks, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Parry Peak Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Parry Peak | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Whitestar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| White Star | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Twin Peaks -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek Above Twin Lakes Reservoir | 454 cfs | → |
| Twin-Lakes Tunnel At E Portl | 241 cfs | → |
| Halfmoon Creek Near Malta | 54 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir | 104 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River At Granite | 142 cfs | → |
| Arkansas River Below Empire Gulch Near Malta | 109 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Twin Peaks -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brumley | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Brumley | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Independence Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Independence Pass | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Ivanhoe | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Ivanhoe | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Mount Massive
- Wilderness Hunter-Fryingpan
- Wilderness Leadville
- Wilderness Collegiate Peaks
- Wilderness Holy Cross
- Mcphelemy Park
Boat launches
- Red Rooster Boating Site
- Dexter Point Boating Site
- Cr 390 Chaffee County
- Matchless Boating Site
- Turquoise Lake Trail Lake County
- Ahra - Number 4 Rec Site
Fishing spots
- Moache Fishing Site
- Deception Point Fishing Site
- Mount Elbert Forebay
- Big Mac Fishing Site
- Whistler Point
- Sunnyside Fishing Site
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Twin Peaks as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Twin Peaks
Can I make reservations at Twin Peaks?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Twin Peaks?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Twin Peaks.