Twin Lake Campground
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside
Location: Ephraim, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Twin Lake Campground rests in a juniper tree belt between the lower river bottom of Twelve Mile Canyon and the upper sub-alpine top of Skyline Drive. Visitors enjoy exploring a wealth of off-road vehicle trails.With an off-road vehicle learner loop in the campground and a central location between trails connecting to the Arapeen OHV Trail system and Skyline Drive, Twin Lake is the perfect staging area for exciting riding at any skill level.The campground contains one group site available for onl
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Twin Lake Campground offers a remote staging area for off-road vehicle enthusiasts with well-maintained trails connecting to the Arapeen OHV Trail system and Skyline Drive. Campers praise it as an amazing getaway with plenty of shade, trees suitable for hammocks, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Wandering Garter Snake, Wild Turkey, Broad-winged Hawk, Spotted Sandpiper, and Bonasa umbellus present in the area
Insider tips for Twin Lake Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 3 sites Prepare for steep 5-mile dirt road access; high-clearance or off-road vehicles recommended Bring your own water and trash bags — no potable water or trash cans at the campground
Skip Twin Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require potable water access. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You have a low-clearance vehicle — access road is steep and well-maintained but requires careful driving.
Best time to visit Twin Lake Campground: May-October — Official seasonal operations period.
Nearby campgrounds: Twelve Mile Flat (FERRON, UT), Indian Creek Guard Station (Ferron, UT), Ferron Reservoir (FERRON , UT), Manti Community (EPHRAIM, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Twin Lake Campground
Cell signal at Twin Lake Campground (Ephraim, 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.
Twin Lake Campground rests in a juniper tree belt between the lower river bottom of Twelve Mile Canyon and the upper sub-alpine top of Skyline Drive. Visitors enjoy exploring a wealth of off-road vehicle trails.With an off-road vehicle learner loop in the campground and a central location between trails connecting to the Arapeen OHV Trail system and Skyline Drive, Twin Lake is the perfect staging area for exciting riding at any skill level.The campground contains one group site available for online reservations. This site accommodates up to 40 people and six vehicles.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 3 sites
Prepare for steep 5-mile dirt road access; high-clearance or off-road vehicles recommended
Bring your own water and trash bags
no potable water or trash cans at the campground
Official seasonal operations period
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel east out of Mayfield, UT on "Canyon Road" to the Forest Service boundary of Twelve Mile Canyon. Stay on Forest Development Road 22, approximately 7.5 miles from Mayfield, Utah.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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