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Day use area

Mount Elbert Picnic Area

Colorado

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Overview

T his is the only designated picnic area on Twin Lakes. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates and a vault restroom. There is a lovely view of the lakes with Twin Peaks, Mt. Hope and Mt. Quail rising up behind the lakes. This site provides easy access for fishing.

At a glance

Type: Day use area
State: Colorado
Coordinates: 39.0944° N · 106.3435° W
Booking: First-come, first-served

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Booking

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Recreation.gov and the managing agency

Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair
AT&TLTE · Poor
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

Thu54°22°Sunny
Fri52°21°Mostly Sunny
Sat43°22°Snow Showers
Sun43°15°Mostly Sunny
Mon50°20°Mostly Sunny
Tue46°20°Chance Snow Showers
Wed38°Chance Snow Showers

Thu: Sunny · wind 0 mph

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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