TWIN LAKES, CO
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SR-82 BD (NF). Free. 14 day limit. 15 mi S of Leadville on US-24, go W on SR-82, 0.8 mi, TL on gravel rd (N39 4.642 W106 17.703, old CR-25 not signed), go ~0.2 mi, TR on short rough gravel loop rd to sites. N39 4.6569 W106 17.9598. OK for 2-3 lg rigs. Along Arkansas Riv. Some turnoffs from old CR-25 being blocked off by boulders, Jul 20. Dave & Debbie McInroe # 92800 viewed Jul 14. Last updated by Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 stayed Jul 20.
~4.0 mi W of US-24, go N on CR-24 at Lakeview CG sign. Go 1/4 mi past CG, just past Mt Elbert trailhead pkg, 39.1008 -106.36093. Also sites on FR-123 dirt rd to L, 39.10136 -106.36892. Sm vehicles only. Can park on side of rd or drive into dispersed treed area. Good ATT & Verizon. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Jul 20.
8 mi, sites 1/3 mi E of Willis Gulch Trailhead, 39.06703 -106.39992. Room for 3-4 lg rigs & other spots OK for sm rigs. Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 viewed Jul 20.
Twin Lakes CGs (NF). All S/A Pass 1/2. All late May-early Sep. 15 mi S of Leadville on US-24, go W on SR-82 (mileages referenced from here) towards Independence Pass (signed no rigs over 35′ but OK as far as Twin Peaks CG). 1) Dexter CG. Tables, firerings/grills on edges of lot. Vault toilets. $20. 2 mi W, N39.09393 W106.31672. Lg rigs OK. Gravel rd in, by pkg area at boat ramp, few marked sites. No trees. W turned off due to high nitrates Jun 13. 9200′ elev. Judy Patton #71571 Jul 12. Last updated Jul 20.
2) Lakeview CG. Tables, fire rings. Pump W. Vault toilets. $24. 4 mi W, go N 1 mi on CR-24. N39.09875 W106.36174. Gravel rds & aprons. Some sites OK for lg rigs, most are level. In forest, some sites w/ view of lake & mtns. 9500′ elev. Judy Patton #71571 Jul 12. Last updated Kim & Greg Ketcher #140941 stayed Jul 20.
3) White Star CG. Tables, fire rings. W (hose bib). D – $10 for all. Vault toilets. $23-24. Reservable. 5.5 mi W, just past MM 80, CG & lake on L. N39.09062 W106.37124. Gravel rds and aprons, most sites level. Upper loops shaded, lower loop any size rig & open sky. Good Verizon. 9200′ elev. Peg Farmer #39912 Aug 13. Last updated by Sherman & Joanne Lanz #118589 stayed Jun 24.
4) Parry Peak CG. Vault Toilets. W. $22. 8.9 mi on L. N39.06723 W106.40909. Paved rds, gravel aprons. Some sites OK for 30+’ rigs. Most sites level, wooded. Some sites next to SR-82. Along Lake Creek in narrow valley. 9400′ elev. Gene & Linda Miller #96437 viewed Sep 13. Updated Jul 20.
5) Twin Peaks CG. $23. 9.7 mi on L. N39.06773 W106.42083. Most sites wooded. Some sites next to SR-82. A few sites near Lake Creek. In narrow valley. 9600′ elev. Gene & Linda Miller #96437 viewed Sep 13. Updated Jul 20.
Notes: All have view of surrounding mtns. Attractions: Views & trail to Mt Elbert at 14443′. Continental Divide trail wraps around lakes. Historic Twin Lakes village on SR-82. Historic Interloken site on S side of lake (2 mile hike, ). Independence Pass, 12095′, W on SR-82. Gene & Linda Miller #96437 Sep 13.