The Twin Lakes Campground is a small minimally developed site on the southern edge of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and southeast edge of the Eagle Cap Wilderness. The site is popular with visitors wanting to fish on the boardwalks along Twin Lakes, hike and relax during the summer and fall.
Trail #1874, accessing the wilderness, takes off from the campground through the remnants of an old burn area.
Primary Use Season is June 15 to September 30.
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 6am.
Facilities
Twin Lakes CG is a small campground with 5 sites with picnic tables, fire rings and parking.
The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.
What people do here
backpacking
camping
fishing
hiking
picnicking
water access
wildlife viewing
The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Joseph and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.
Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 4, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.
