Twin Lakes Dam Dispersed Camping
Bureau of Reclamation
Write a Review CR-25 Twin Lakes, CO 81251 719-539-7289 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.0773, -106.2993
Overview of Twin Lakes Dam Dispersed Camping
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by KampKnupp on 9/12/2024
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Class C)
Reported by Joe A. on 9/14/2022
Pad Type grass
Open Seasonally May to Oct
Elevation 9,153 ft / 2,789 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 719-539-7289
WanderusLiving.com asked on 9/30/2023
Answer questionAshmleg asked on 8/5/2021
How are the bugs? I assume there will be mosquitoes bc it is near water, but how are the ants, no-see-ums, etc?
Ashmleg asked on 8/2/2021
Does anyone know if there are trash cans available near Twin Lakes Reservoir? If not what do you recommend for bear-s...
hannah asked on 6/18/2020
Are ATVs allowed up there? And are there spots that are secluded from everyone else?
Reviews of Twin Lakes Dam Dispersed Camping 13 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 9/14/2022
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Last reported 6/24/2021
Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 9/12/2024
“Nice place below dam.”
Reviewed 9/12/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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We chose this because of the easy access. The spots up past the dam that had lake access had a pretty rough approach. We liked being next to the river. Unfortunately, someone had left a campfire burning, right next to the river. We got our bucket and put it out. We liked being close to the road so we could get in and out for going hiki... more
We chose this because of the easy access. The spots up past the dam that had lake access had a pretty rough approach. We liked being next to the river. Unfortunately, someone had left a campfire burning, right next to the river. We got our bucket and put it out. We liked being close to the road so we could get in and out for going hiking, rock climbing, fishing etc. There's no services, so bring your own toilet and carry out your trash. There's a cell tower right across the highway, so we had excellent 5G T-Mobile.
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KampKnupp would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“price is right”
Reviewed 7/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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I was almost a mile in on the trail to the right, the whole road is washboarded and rocky, NOT good. So the sooner you find a spot the better. In July it's a little difficult to get a good site but you want to come early in the week. Most people are very courteous about your private space until Friday when all the "weekenders" fill u... more
I was almost a mile in on the trail to the right, the whole road is washboarded and rocky, NOT good. So the sooner you find a spot the better.
In July it's a little difficult to get a good site but you want to come early in the week. Most people are very courteous about your private space until Friday when all the "weekenders" fill up the place, they camp almost on top of you, with their children and generators, if you have to run a generator when it's 70 degrees outside maybe you shouldn't be boondocking.
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xman would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“price is right”
Reviewed 7/15/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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I was almost a mile in on the trail to the right, the whole road is washboarded and rocky, NOT good. So the sooner you find a spot the better. In July it's a little difficult to get a good site but you want to come early in the week. Most people are very courteous about your private space until Friday when all the "weekenders" fill u... more
I was almost a mile in on the trail to the right, the whole road is washboarded and rocky, NOT good. So the sooner you find a spot the better.
In July it's a little difficult to get a good site but you want to come early in the week. Most people are very courteous about your private space until Friday when all the "weekenders" fill up the place, they camp almost on top of you, with their children and generators, if you have to run a generator when it's 70 degrees outside maybe you shouldn't be boondocking.
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xman would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Very Clean Area, Pack It In Take It Out Please”
Reviewed 9/14/2022
| Days stayed: | 14 |
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| Site Number: | n/a |
| RV Length: | 30' (Class C) |
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I arrived on a Friday midday and there was no problem finding the prime spot available. Please keep it quiet and clean for the rest of us. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Joe A. would stay here again
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“Beautiful chilly nights and cloudy rainy afternoons!”
Reviewed 7/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
| RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
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This is our second time at Twin Lakes and we will be back. Spent the week before and the week of July 4th tucked away in the far back area of the dispersed camp ground. Got there Monday before the 4th weekend to ensure a good spot and it paid off. Enjoyed the Interlaken trail several times as well as a few dips in the chilly lake. The ... more
This is our second time at Twin Lakes and we will be back. Spent the week before and the week of July 4th tucked away in the far back area of the dispersed camp ground. Got there Monday before the 4th weekend to ensure a good spot and it paid off. Enjoyed the Interlaken trail several times as well as a few dips in the chilly lake. The historic Interlaken inn and Dexters cabin at the end of the trail are well worth the easy hike to get there. As mentioned before the weekend of the 4th was packed but by Wednesday the spaces began emptying again. The road in and around the camping area is quite treacherous. We witnessed an oil pan puncture as a low clearance vehicle attempted a knoll that was a bit to steep. The road can be traversed by low clearance but it takes patience and close attention. Hopefully the road will be graded soon, but if not that’s okay too. There are zero amenities here. Bring whatever supplies you need for the duration of your visit. And remember to pack out your trash as well as your dogs droppings! Not just bag and toss to side of trail! Happy camping!
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Calla’Venture would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Wonderful location”
Reviewed 7/14/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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We stayed the weekend after July Fourth and figured everyone would be home and not camping. We were wrong. We got there around 7pm on Thursday 7/8/21. There was a considerable bit of traffic and the spaces west of the dam on the reservoir side were largely full unless you were a tent camper. For RVs east of the dam was ideal. We explor... more
We stayed the weekend after July Fourth and figured everyone would be home and not camping. We were wrong. We got there around 7pm on Thursday 7/8/21. There was a considerable bit of traffic and the spaces west of the dam on the reservoir side were largely full unless you were a tent camper. For RVs east of the dam was ideal. We explored the west side but it was tricky with a trailer to get back there. I explored the area the next day with my truck and there are great tent camping spots further back. We grabbed spot right on the river and it was great. There was a couple of trailers there but those people seemed to be going to work every morning in some sort of construction.
There is a T-Mobile and AT&T cell tower visible from the location so service shouldn't be an issue. Verizon is back in Leadville and service south of town was fantastic on Visible. The biggest issue at this spot was a small bit of road noise. We're in a trailer and didn't notice it while sleeping. The neighbors had some generators but they were all respectful and turned them off at a reasonable time. We had someone park right next to use on our first full day but they were fantastic and ended up chatting about where we were going and our trailers. Great people.
We left our trailer all day to hike Maroon Bells in Aspen and we left out a gas fire pit, cellular modem/router on a flag pole on our trailer, ground solar panel, and a camp stove on our table with chairs and no one touched a thing all day.
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Verizon 4G
T-Mobile 4G
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Exactly what we needed for the Fourth of July”
Reviewed 7/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We actually didn’t have a set plan to stay here and found a site nearby through Campendium. When we arrived to that site with our Sprinter Van around 7pm, it was full so we took a stab in the dark and followed the dirt road which led us to an oasis with people spread out nicely. It was hard to find a spot that late in the game but so... more
We actually didn’t have a set plan to stay here and found a site nearby through Campendium. When we arrived to that site with our Sprinter Van around 7pm, it was full so we took a stab in the dark and followed the dirt road which led us to an oasis with people spread out nicely. It was hard to find a spot that late in the game but some cool people said it was okay to be their neighbors. We backed our Vandalorian up to the lake and started to set up. It was a beautiful night! There are NO RESTROOMS here so thankfully we had our camper toilet. We woke up the next morning with PRIME real estate, inflated our Paddleboard’s and enjoyed the Fourth of July to the fullest. It was our first trip overnight as a family and was absolutely unforgettable. The drive up from Canon City area was gorgeous and the drive home through Leadville was perfect.
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Hansoto would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Disappointing ”
Reviewed 6/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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We scouted a few places around and the car camper/resident numbers were off the charts. I counted 20 different camps where about 4 should be.
Some time this may be it but...
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Easy access beautiful views ”
Reviewed 10/4/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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Didn’t want to drive in the dark to where we were ultimately going and reading the reviews of “right off the road” and “easy access”, we were sold. Pulled in, did one small loop and parked. The leveling gods were on our side as I think this was the first time ever we were perfectly level. Left in the morning so didn’t really exp... more
Didn’t want to drive in the dark to where we were ultimately going and reading the reviews of “right off the road” and “easy access”, we were sold.
Pulled in, did one small loop and parked. The leveling gods were on our side as I think this was the first time ever we were perfectly level.
Left in the morning so didn’t really explore but easy access, yes. Looking around the area it seemed reasonably clean. Fire pits present, although a state wide fire ban is in effect....and beautiful morning views. Plenty of room for multiple campers.
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Dirt Roads & Sunsets would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Mountain views with river access! ”
Reviewed 5/15/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
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We stayed here for an entire week with only a few campers coming in and out, who only stayed one night. It definitely got into freezing temperatures but as long as you have some blankets, you should be fine. There was alot of people driving by going into the reservoir but not very noisy. Overall, we loved the site and enjoyed being rig... more
We stayed here for an entire week with only a few campers coming in and out, who only stayed one night. It definitely got into freezing temperatures but as long as you have some blankets, you should be fine. There was alot of people driving by going into the reservoir but not very noisy. Overall, we loved the site and enjoyed being right next to the river.
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VanTeam would stay here again
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