Can you reserve a site at Mount Elbert Picnic Area?

No. Mount Elbert Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Mount Elbert Picnic Area

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,229 ft
Elevation

This is the only designated picnic area on Twin Lakes. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates and a vault restroom. There is a lovely view of the lakes with Twin Peaks, Mt. Hope and Mt. Quail rising up behind the lakes. This site provides easy access for fishing.

Getting there

39.09437, -106.34348 · 39°5'39.7"N 106°20'36.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	35	41	46	58	70	74	71	65	53	42	34
Low °F	5	5	13	21	30	37	43	42	35	26	17	8
Precip in	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.9	0.7	1.7	1.6	1.1	0.8	0.5	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Mount Elbert Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Mount Elbert Picnic Area?: No. Mount Elbert Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Mount Elbert Picnic Area

Lakeview Campground 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dexter 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
White Star 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Parry Peak 4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Whistler Point 0.3 mi · Facility
Dexter Point Boating Site 1 mi · Facility
Sunnyside Fishing Site 1.1 mi · Facility
Interlaken Historic Resort 1.2 mi · Facility
Whitestar Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Twin Lakes Historic District 2.2 mi · Facility
Parry Peak Campground 4 mi · Campground
Twin Peaks Campground 4.6 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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