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Parry Peak

PSICC — lakeside

Location: Twin Lakes, CO, CO

Price: From $28 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/parry-peak to be notified when sites open up.

Parry Peak is a highly-rated 4.6/5 star campground with clean vault bathrooms, beautiful creek views, and a scenic location. Campers praise its gem-like quality and fantastic views throughout the property.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Red Fox, American Pika, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Mountain Chickadee documented in the area.

Insider tips for Parry Peak: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Site #24 is noted as the best trailer site with excellent views Site #25 is tent-only and steps from the water Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option in remote area with limited connectivity

Skip Parry Peak if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at campground. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 total sites available. You need guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Parry Peak: June — Creek flows fast mid-June with excellent water views, though water levels are high. May-October — Campground operating season.

Nearby campgrounds: Twin Peaks (Co) (Twin Lakes, CO), White Star (LEADVILLE, CO), Lakeview Campground (LEADVILLE, CO), Dexter (Twin Lakes, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Parry Peak

Cell signal at Parry Peak (Twin Lakes, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Twin Lakes, CO, CO★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $28/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at campground✕ You prefer larger campgrounds — only 4 total sites available✕ You need guaranteed reservations — first-come, first-served basis only✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to secure a site

Site #24 is noted as the best trailer site with excellent views

Site #25 is tent-only and steps from the water

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay option in remote area with limited connectivity

Best: June

Creek flows fast mid-June with excellent water views, though water levels are high

Best: May-October

Campground operating season

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Red Fox, American Pika, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Snowshoe Hare, White-tailed Ptarmigan, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, and Mountain Chickadee documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· PSICC
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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Parry Peak cost per night?+
Parry Peak costs $28 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Parry Peak open?+
Parry Peak is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Parry Peak have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Parry Peak?+
Parry Peak is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Parry Peak?+
Parry Peak is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Parry Peak?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Parry Peak is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Parry Peak open, and what are check-in times?+
Parry Peak is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$28 /night★ 4.3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

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Twin Peaks (Co)

Twin Lakes, CO

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White Star

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From $29/night

Lakeview Campground

LEADVILLE, CO

From $30/night

Dexter

Twin Lakes, CO

From $26/night

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