Twin Creeks Picnic
Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 8,853 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Twin Creeks Picnic Area is is a day-use site located next to Fish Lake, Twin Creeks and the Fishlake Scenic Byway at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating, exploring local trails and viewing spawning salmon from the board walk that meanders along the creek. This takes place mid to late fall. Some fish can usually be found year round.
Recreation
Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and splake. Boating, canoeing, swimming and scuba diving are popular activities.The 5-mile Pelican Canyon Trail begins a mile away at Bowery Creek Campground. It leads through meadows and dense forests of spruce, pine and aspen as it climbs to the 11,633-foot Fish Lake Hightop.
The popular Lakeshore National Recreation Trail extends around the eastern side of the lake. Hikers are rewarded with stunning lake views after climbing 900 feet in elevation.
Facilities
Twin Creeks contains one accessible group picnic site that can accommodate up to 100 people. A large shelter with lake views is on-site, covering several picnic tables, grills and a campfire ring. An amphitheater is located to the north across the parking area, ampatheator use can be coordinated through the visitor center or by calling Fremont Rivier Ranger District. 435-836-2800
Pavillion rental does not restrict day use from other visitors utalizing the Twin Creeks area or acess to boardwalk and visitor center.
Power outlets, lights, flush toilets and drinking water are provided with rental. The large parking area and short trail to the shelter are paved and ADA accesable. Twin Creeks boardwalk is located nearby for fish viewing. Please do not disturb the fish!
Trash collection is not provided with rental of pavillion. Please deposit all trash at dumpster sites located at Mackinaw on highway 25 and Doctor Creek dumpstation.
Natural Features
The shelter sits amid scattered pines and aspens on the shore above Fish Lake. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.Nearby Attractions
Johnson Valley Reservoir is just north of Fish Lake, offering additional fishing and boating opportunities. Pando Clone is located on the south end of the basin and identified with signs along highway 25. Lakeshore trail a varying 17 mile loop.
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: TWIN
Site types
- 1 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.
1 campsite at Twin Creeks Picnic
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 10:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TWIN | Group Picnic Area | — | Paved | — | 100 | ♿ |
Getting there
38.54917, -111.72194 · 38°32'57.0"N 111°43'19.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 Twin Creeks Picnic
- Can you reserve a site at Twin Creeks Picnic?
- Yes, Twin Creeks Picnic is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Twin Creeks Picnic have?
- 1 site.
- Are campfires allowed at Twin Creeks Picnic?
- Campfires are allowed at Twin Creeks Picnic. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Twin Creeks Picnic also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Twin Creeks Picnic's operator.
Camping near Twin Creeks Picnic
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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