Twin Lakes (Pa) sits among the stunning landscapes of Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania . With 50 campsites (RV-friendly up to 35 feet feet) , restrooms, great hiking, it's a favorite for rural adventurers.
Reservations are required year-round , and the best times to visit are Sep when the weather is most comfortable .
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🏕️ At a Glance
💳 Booking & Fees
Cancellations made 3+ days before arrival typically receive a refund minus service fees. Check Recreation.gov for specific policies and deadlines.
💧 Water Access & Features
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🌤️ Best Time to Visit
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🦅 Peak birding: Apr, May, Sep
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Twin Lakes (Pa) located in Jones Township, Pennsylvania, offering 50 camping sites.
Twin Lakes (Pa)
A Rural campground in Pennsylvania
Overview
It Covers Nearly Half a Million Acres and Is Populated Primarily with Black Cherry, Maple and Other Hardwoods.
Rec. Gov Campsite Availability Grid Is Not Reflective of Availability. for More Information on Reservations, Please Visit Http://Fotlanf. Org/
Twin Lakes Campground Is Located Near a Small, Spring-Fed, Trout-Stocked Lake, Popular with Families. Visitors Enjoy Fishing, Swimming and Exploring Local Trails, Including the Twin Lakes Trail. the Campground Was Once the Site of a Chemical Factory, and the Lake Was Built As a “Splash Dam” to Raise Water Levels in a Plant Downstream.
Campers Love Twin Lakes for Its Swimming Beaches and Lakeside Fishing Piers. Mill Creek Offers Native Trout Fishing, and Can Be Accessed Along the Mill Creek Trail.Hiking and Backpacking Are Available Along Area Trails. the Black Cherry National Recreation Interpretative Trail Features Nearly 40 Interpretive Displays Along Its Path, and Forms the Eastern End of the Twin Lakes Trail, the Second Longest in the Forest.
Twin Lakes Campground Offers a Variety of Sites, From Group Picnic and Overnight Sites to Family Sites with and Without Electric Hookups. Amenities Include Vault Toilets and a Dump Station. Ice and Firewood Are Available for Purchase.
the Twin Lakes Area Is Forested with a Mixture of Hardwoods. Many Natural Streams and Creeks Meander Through the Landscape Within the Allegheny National Forest in Northwestern Pennsylvania.the Allegheny Is the State’S Only National Forest.
Contact Info
for Facility Specific Information, Please Call (814) 389-3019.Managed by: Usda Forest ServiceSite Details
Campsite Information
- Total Sites: 50
- Hookup Types: Electric
- Max RV Length: 35 feet
Amenities
- 🚻 Restrooms: Available
- 🚿 Showers: No
- 🗑️ Dump Station: Available
- 💧 Potable Water: No
- 🛝 Playground: No
- 🧺 Laundry: False
- 📶 WiFi: False
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
Map & Location
Address & Coordinates
Address: Twin Lakes Recreation Area
City: Jones Township, Pennsylvania 15870.0
Coordinates: 41.6122222, -78.7608333
Area Type: Rural
Phone: (814) 389-3019
Activities & Attractions
Popular Activities: Swimming|fishing|hiking|picnic|dump-station|hookups|electric|water|beach|lake|trail|rv
Available Activities:
- 🎣 Fishing: Available
- 🛥️ Boating: No
- 🥾 Hiking: Available
- 🏊 Swimming: Available
Regulations & Permits
🔥 Stay Limits & Fees
Maximum Stay: 14 days
Nightly Fee: $25-35
Federal Pass: Yes (50% discount)
🌤️ Weather & Climate
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📱 Connectivity
Verizon
Fair Signal
LTE
AT&T
Fair Signal
LTE
T-Mobile
Poor Signal
4G
📺 Television Reception
Major Networks: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CW
Signal Quality: Fair
Total Stations: 14 stations
Nearest Market: Philadelphia/Pittsburgh
Notes: Signals FROM Philadelphia/Pittsburgh MARKET
📻 Radio Reception
Total Stations: 30 stations (10 AM, 20 FM)
AM Quality: Good | FM Quality: Good
Major Formats: Classic ROCK, Country, NEWS/TALK
Local News: KYW 1060 Am
Market: Philadelphia/Pittsburgh
Notes: 10 AM, 20 FM Stations from Philadelphia/Pittsburgh
🔌 EV Charging
⚡ Kane Tourist Home & Motor Inn
Distance: 4.1 miles away
Address: 80 Greeves St, Kane, PA
Network: non-networked
Charging Type: Standard-charging-available • J1772
Plan Your Visit
Essential Information
- Facility ID: 232128
- Managing Agency: Usda Forest Service
- Agency Email:
- Agency Website: http://fotlanf.org/
- Parent Park: Allegheny National Forest
- Park Website: /parks/allegheny-national-forest/
Park System Information
Park Classification & Structure
- Park Type: National Forests
- Parks Post Name: allegheny-national-forest
- Parent Park Name: Allegheny National Forest
- Correct Park Type Mapping: allegheny-national-forest
System Statistics
- Total Campgrounds in System: 17.0
- States Covered: Pennsylvania
- Managing Agencies: Usda Forest Service
System IDs & References
- Parent Organization ID: 131.0
- Parent Recreation Area ID: 1088
- Parks Parent Org IDs: 131.0
- Parks Parent Rec Area IDs: 1088, 1088.0
URL Slugs & Navigation
- State Slug: pennsylvania
- Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
- Park Type Slug: national-forests
- Parent Park Slug: allegheny-national-forest
Additional Park Information
Data Reference Notes
Managing Agency Slug: usda-forest-service
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