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Twin Lakes State Forest Campground
Twin Lakes State Forest Campground
Nestled on a forested bluff along Twin Lake, this rustic campground offers 11 sites for tent and small trailer use. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities are located nearby at the Black Mountain Pathway.
The campground is located 6 miles southeast of Alverno via Smith and Twin Lakes roads.
Amenities & activities
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Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Mountain biking
ORV scramble area
ORV trails or routes
Paddling
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
Fishing
Bass, bluegill, splake, pike and occasionally rainbow trout are caught in Twin Lake.
Hiking
Hiking is popular on the nearby Black Mountain Pathway, located about one-third mile east of the campground.
Hunting
This campground provides access to state land open to hunting. Firearm hunting is not allowed within 450 feet of an occupied dwelling.
Mountain biking
Mountain biking is popular on the nearby Black Mountain Pathway, located about one-third mile east of the campground.
ORV scramble area
The campground is located near the Black Mountain Recreation Area.
Paddling
Explore Twin Lake from the campground.
Rustic sites
Vault toilet
Water access
This rustic campground is set on Twin Lake.
What to expect, finding a site
These rustic campgrounds offer stunning river and lakefront settings, perfect for fishing, boating, and paddling. Here's what you can expect:
- No reservations. Sites available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There are vault toilets.
- Potable (drinking) water is available from a hand-pump well.
- No electrical available.
- Overnight fees ($20 for most sites) and registration procedures are posted at the information kiosk at each campground.
- Camping is limited to a 15-day maximum stay.
- One camping unit and six people are allowed per site.
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Rates, dates and more
Recreation Passport required
A Recreation Passport (park pass) is required for vehicle entry into all state park and forest campgrounds.
Operating dates and amenities
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State forest campground info
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