Twin Peaks

39.06753798 -106.4213927
Colorado 82 Buena Vista Colorado 81211 US

Twin Peaks is a first-come, first-served campground located west of Twin Lakes Reservoir in a shaded aspen and lodgepole pine forest. It is located above the whitewater of Lake Creek at 9,600 feet with spectacular views of the Sawatch Range. The Continental Divide and Mount Elbert trails are in the nearby area.

High altitude sickness may occur at this altitude.

Reservation Information

This is a first-come, first-served campground; No sites are reservable.

Campground Information
 Fees are payable by cash, check, or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the SAME NIGHT.
Golden Age and Golden Access Cardholder: 50% discount off the camping fee only.
Camping & Recreation
The following restrictions apply to this campground:

  • Camping is permitted only in campgrounds around the lakes.
  • Maximum 8 persons per site: 2 tents and 2 vehicles or 1 recreation vehicle.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times.
  • No discharge of firearms or fireworks.
  • Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground.
  • Camping is NOT ALLOWED behind a LOCKED GATE.
Services & Facilities

Vault toilets are located throughout the campground.  Potable water is available through a pressurized water system. No filling RV tanks, please.

Directions

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