Twin Peaks Campground campground
Twin Peaks Campground
The campground offers a range of amenities for campers including picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. The campground has 24 campsites available for reservation, and it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. A unique fact about the area is that it was used as a filming location for the popular TV show Twin Peaks.
The best time to visit Twin Peaks Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is warm and dry. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-60s to the mid-70s during the day and drop to the mid-40s at night. Visitors can experience beautiful mountain views, clear skies, and a range of outdoor activities during this time of year. Overall, Twin Peaks Campground is a beautiful camping area that offers stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
What's on-site at Twin Peaks Campground
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 Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Peaks | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Parry Peak Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Parry Peak | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Whitestar Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| White Star | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Twin Peaks Campground -- 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 Campground -- 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 Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Twin Peaks Campground
Can I make reservations at Twin Peaks Campground?
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 Campground?
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 Campground.