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.
Restrictions: Obey all rules and regulations
County: Lake
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.
Alternate 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. The lakes are on the south side of the road about a mile west of US 24.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Ponderosa Forest, Aspen Grove, Streamside Willow, Sagebrush
Dates of Access: Open all year (facilities closed in winter)
Hours:
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: USFS day use and camping fees
Parking: Various
Lodging: Campgrounds, bed and breakfasts and other lodging in Twin Lakes
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 47 D6-D7
ROC: 86 A3
Latitude: 39.09407
Longitude: -106.34076
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L358972