Twin Lakes Campground
The Twin Lakes Campground is a small minimally developed site on the southern edge of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and southeast edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The site is popular with visitors wanting to fish on the boardwalks along Twin Lakes, hike and relax during the summer and fall. Trail #1874, accessing the wilderness, takes off from the campground through the remnants of an old burn area. Primary Use Season is June 15 to September 30. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass… |
Twin Lakes CG is a small campground with 5 sites with picnic tables, fire rings and parking.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Wallowa Whitman National Forest |
| Booking | This site is not reservable. |
| Fees | Overnight campsites fees are $10/night for single family unit (tent or trailer sites). Self-service pay station on site. |
| Rules | General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Halfway, Oregon head east out of town for 1 mile on Record Road to Highway 86; Once on Highway 86 go 9 miles to Wallowa Loop Road (also known as Forest Road 39 and Hells Canyon Scenic Byway) towards Enterprise and Joseph; Turn left on the Wallowa Loop Road/Forest Road 39 and travel about 13 miles to Forest Road 66; Turn left on Forest Road 66…
| Nearest town | Joseph, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 45.0782° N, 117.0547° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCold Rx
31 mi from the campground · 1,094 acres
- PrescribedBrush Rx
34 mi from the campground · 150 acres
- PrescribedMill Creek Council Mtn Rx
40 mi from the campground · 1,817 acres
- PrescribedGoose Rx
43 mi from the campground · 529 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 ↗ | 11.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Joseph Fly Shope and Lamb Trading ↗ | 20.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3 miIndian Crossing Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.5 miClear Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.2 miSugarloaf Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 0.2 miTwin Lakes HCNRA Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
- 1.5 miBucks Crossing Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season late June
- 1.6 miHorse Lake Trailhead ↗Wallowa Whitman National Forest · Season June
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
This campground sits inside Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
- inWallowa-Whitman National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,525,292 acres
- 7.3 miEagle Cap Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 355,553 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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Twin Lakes Campground?
Sites at Twin Lakes Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site is not reservable. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Twin Lakes Campground?
Overnight Use: Single Site: $10/night. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass…
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Twin Lakes Campground have?
5 sites, including 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Twin Lakes Campground?
Twin Lakes Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Twin Lakes Campground?
Joseph, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Twin Lakes Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fish Lake Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), Indian Crossing Campground (3 mi), and Hidden Campground (4.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby