Twin Lakes (Lake County)

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Twin Lakes (Lake County)

The Twin Lakes are probably the best birding spot in Lake County. Large numbers of waterbirds sometimes congregate in fall. Ospreys can be seen in summer. The White Star Campground has Ponderosa Pine forest that might attract Western Tanager and Pygmy Nuthatch. The sagebrush on the north side of the lake has Sage Thrasher in summer, and the willows on the lake’s west end support Lincoln’s Sparrow, MacGillivray’s Warbler and breeding thrushes.

County: Lake

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Ponderosa Forest, Aspen Grove, Streamside Willow, Sagebrush

Directions: Follow US 24 south from Leadville about fifteen miles to its junction with CO 82. Turn right (west) onto 82, following signs for Aspen. Turn left on Forest Road 175 to reach 2 parking lots with trails to the lakes.

Delorme: 47 D6-D7
Roads of Colorado: 86 A3

Dates of Access: Open all year (facilities closed in winter)
Hours:
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: USFS day use and camping fees

Restrictions: Obey all rules and regulations

Parking: Various
Lodging: Campgrounds, bed and breakfasts and other lodging in Twin Lakes

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Elevation: 9226

Latitude: 39.09407
Longitude: -106.34076

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Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterYes
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveNo
CampingYes
PicnicYes
HuntingNo
FishingYes
2021-08-17T16:38:09-06:00

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