Friends of Twin Lakes

Friends of Twin Lakes is a non-profit 501c(3) focused on preserving the many historically significant aspects of the area and working with the Forest Service and local governments to improve the quality of life for the visitors and residents of southern Lake County and surrounding areas.

Twin Lakes is a village located on one of the most beautiful sections of the Colorado’s Scenic Byways. There are old mines, a historic resort town, and many other old buildings in this historic former mining village.  Friends of Twin Lakes seeks to preserve this historic area.

 

Pike and San Isabel National Forests Fire Information

To report a wildfire or emergency in the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, call the Pueblo Interagency Dispatch Center at 719-553-1600.

Air Quality Information:

Fire Bans Information

Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

Lake County Sheriffs Office

Lake County, Colo. – Lake County Sheriff Heath Speckman implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for Lake County effective June 25th, 2026 due to continued dry conditions and elevated wildfire risk. Lake County has met the established criteria standards utilized by the U.S. Forest Service for implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. These restrictions are in effect until further notice. These restrictions are designed to protect our community, natural resources, and emergency responders.
What is NOT allowed under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions:
– NO open fires of any kind, including campfires, fire pits, and charcoal grills
– NO Shooting
– NO agricultural burning or yard debris burning
– NO use of fireworks (including permissible fireworks)
– NO smoking outdoors, except inside an enclosed vehicle or building
– NO welding or activities that produce open sparks or flames without proper mitigation and permits
What IS allowed:
– Use of liquid-fueled or gas stoves/grills (propane, butane) with a shut-off valve, when used responsibly
– Activities conducted in a permanent structure designed to contain flames
Enforcement:
Violations of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be enforced. Penalties are as follows:
– First Offense: $250 fine
– Second Offense: $500 fine
– Third Offense: $1,000 fine
Additional charges and liability for suppression costs may apply if your actions result in wildfire.
Help us protect Lake County:
Wildfires can start quickly and spread rapidly under current conditions. Your cooperation is critical in keeping our community safe. If you see smoke or suspicious activity, please report it immediately by calling the Lake County Emergency Communication Center at 719-486-1249.
Stay up to date with current restrictions and information through official county channels.
Together, we can prevent wildfires.
The U.S. Forest Service has Stage 2 Fire Prohibitions for the Pike and San Isabel National Forests. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately. For updates, visit lakecountyco.gov/552/Fire-Danger-Restriction-Information or call 719-486-1249.

https://lakecountygov.co/3O1xzQh

https://www.lakecountyco.gov/230/Office-of-Emergency-Management

or Leadville Lake County Fire & Rescue Dept. at  https://www.facebook.com/LeadvilleLakeCountyFireRescue

Happening Now

Below are upcoming events. For more information, contact friendsoftwinlakes@gmail.com.

 

PERTINENT INFORMATION

Weather & Lake County Emergencies

Lake County community and partners to access hazard information and preventative education and resources. The site includes dedicated COVID-19 pages with the latest local data and public health updates.  Click on the button below to access this information.

Lake County Emergencies

Avalanche Information

Check for the avalanche dangers before your trip.

Click on the logo below to check out Colorado Avalanche Information.

Colorado Avalanche Center

 

 

 

Information for Colorado Peaks

This site has everything you need to research and plan your 13er and 14er climbs/hikes.  Weather, directions, difficulty and more.

Click on this image for this site.

Become Bear Aware!

In Twin Lakes we need to discourage the bears from coming near homes. Please call Jackson Baroni CPW Officer at 719.539.8415, he can scare them away with bean bag shots so that they do not end up being relocated, or euthanized if there is a contact confrontation/entry in a home.

Visit this web link for more information and details:  http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeWildBears.aspx

or click on this link to view Colorado Parks & Wildlife information at:

 Living With Bears-Bearproofing-Bear Deterrents

SIGN UP FOR REVERSE 911 CALL

SIGN UP FOR REVERSE 911 NOTIFICATIONS IN THE EVENT OF FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IN LAKE COUNTY.

Click the link below to sign up.

 

Reverse 911 sign up

 

Winter Backcountry Safety

If you plan to head into our exhilarating backcountry this winter, Do Colorado Right with safety in mind: Check the avalanche forecast, always come prepared and recreate responsibly.

Click the link below for additional information.

https://www.colorado.com/winter-backcountry-safety

 

INFORMATION FOR COLORADO FISHING

Fishing in Colorado equals opportunities to catch some 35 speci​es of warm-water and cold-water fish. Choose to fish anywhere in 6,000 miles of streams and more than 1,300 lakes and reservoir​s. Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides a range of options for anglers from the annual fishing license to the one-day fishing license.

Click on CPW image below for  for License Information:

Colorado Parks and Wildlife logo