Twin Eagle
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
Twin Eagles Campground is 14 miles north of Lake George, off CR 77. It has nine campsites, some of which are walk-in/hike-in, with a maximum trailer length of 22 feet. The elevation is 8,600 feet. Facilities include toilets, tables, and fire rings; there is no water or trash service.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October |
| Forest | Pike-San Isabel National Forests |
| Booking | No reservations at this campground. |
| Fees | $22.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle. $11.00 fee for day use if not camping overnight. Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-service fee tube is available. |
| Rules | Campfires are restricted to fire rings only. Be sure campfire is completely extinguished before leaving. Maximum of eight people per site. Facility roads are not paved. No more than a 14-night consecutive stay. Dogs, including service dogs, must always be leashed. No discharge of firearms or fireworks. Quiet hours from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.1525° N, 105.4796° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedO'Brien 2 Broadcast Rx
13 mi from the campground · 267 acres
- PrescribedHarris Park Broadcast Rx
26 mi from the campground · 390 acres
- PrescribedRainbow Gulch Rx
29 mi from the campground · 912 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 15.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | South Platte Fly Shop ↗ | 25.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Berkenkotter Motors ↗ | 36.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 13 miCheesman Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBrookside-McCurdy ↗32.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miLizard Rock2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.7 miHankins Pass ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miLake Park ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.9 miMcCurdy Park ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miTwin Eagles Trailhead ↗Pike-San Isabel National Forests
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lost Creek Wilderness begins about 1.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.8 miLost Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 114,864 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Tarryall SchoolBuilding · Tarryall · 2.2 mi
- South Platte River BridgeStructure · Lake George · 13.1 mi
- Green Mountain RanchBuilding · Buffalo Creek · 14.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Twin Eagle?
No. Twin Eagle is first-come, first-served. No reservations at this campground. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Twin Eagle?
$22.00 fee per site for overnight camping. Two vehicles or one RV per site is included in the camping fee. $11.00 for a third vehicle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Twin Eagle open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid May (depending on conditions) to Mid October.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Twin Eagle is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spruce Grove Campground (1.4 mi), Goose Creek Campground (6.5 mi, first-come), and Pulver Mountain Group Site (8.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby