Twin Creeks Picnic

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Loa, UT, UT

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Twin Creeks Picnic Area offers unique spawning salmon viewing from accessible boardwalks mid to late fall, plus year-round fishing on Utah's largest natural mountain lake with famous 20-40 pound Mackinaw trout.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Rock Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, and various birds including Turkey Vulture and Yellow-headed Blackbird documented in the area.

Insider tips for Twin Creeks Picnic: Use the boardwalks throughout the area for easy creek and spawning salmon access Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake covering 2,500 acres with abundant Mackinaw trout

Skip Twin Creeks Picnic if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require overnight camping with multiple site options — only 1 tent site available. You prefer established campgrounds without seasonal operation limitations.

Best time to visit Twin Creeks Picnic: Mid to Late Fall — Peak season for viewing spawning salmon from the boardwalk along Twin Creeks. Winter — Year-round fishing available; ice fishing reported by campers.

Nearby campgrounds: Mackinaw (Loa, Utah, UT), Doctor Creek (Loa, UT), Bowery Creek (Loa, UT), Frying Pan (Loa, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Twin Creeks Picnic

Cell signal at Twin Creeks Picnic (Loa, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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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Loa, UT, UT★ 4.7 (12 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

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 this site✕ You require overnight camping with multiple site options — only 1 tent site available✕ You prefer established campgrounds without seasonal operation limitations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Use the boardwalks throughout the area for easy creek and spawning salmon access

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Fish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake covering 2,500 acres with abundant Mackinaw trout

Best: Mid to Late Fall

Peak season for viewing spawning salmon from the boardwalk along Twin Creeks

Best: Winter

Year-round fishing available; ice fishing reported by campers

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Rock Squirrel, Long-tailed Weasel, and various birds including Turkey Vulture and Yellow-headed Blackbird documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Highway 24 northwest of Loa, Utah, take Highway 25 northeast approximately 9 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

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

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Twin Creeks Picnic cost per night?+
Twin Creeks Picnic costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Twin Creeks Picnic open?+
Twin Creeks Picnic is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Twin Creeks Picnic have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Twin Creeks Picnic?+
Twin Creeks Picnic is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Twin Creeks Picnic?+
Twin Creeks Picnic 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 Twin Creeks Picnic?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Twin Creeks Picnic is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Twin Creeks Picnic open, and what are check-in times?+
Twin Creeks Picnic is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$60 /night★ 4.7 (12)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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