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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. An additional 21 single-family sites are available, two of which, Sites 11 and 13, are open for online reservations.
Campfire rings are provided in each campsite and two vault toilets are regularly maintained and accessible within the campground. There is no trash collection so be prepared to pack out what you bring in.
The campground is located 7 miles up Twelve Mile Canyon from the town of Mayfield Utah, nestled among Flagstaff Limestone bluffs. At 7,000 feet above sea level, Twin Lake Campground allows early access in the spring and warmer temperatures in the fall.
The Arapeen OHV Trail System offers extensive riding. Access to Skyline Drive rewards visitors with picturesque scenery and outdoor excitement.
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.
We only saw hipster deer (cuz they were hanging out in the middle of the day), the squirrels were on a low sodium diet (cuz they took the peanuts but left the pretzels), it kept acting like it was going to rain but never did, and there were so many wasps. More than I have ever seen. We had a blast though!
Quiet, cheap, and clean. Definitely a good stop overnight or a place to get away a few days. It is quite close to ATV hotspots so be prepared for some dust and noise.
A midweek visit to the Manti La Sal National Forest at Twin Lake Campground at was extra quiet. Many deer passed through the campsite. An older couple stopped by to relive their previous stays at this enjoyable location. Hiking opportunities abound. Off roading seems popular but was not present while we visited.
Very clean and remote. About 5 miles of well-maintained dirt road, although it gets steep, but the view at the top is worth it all! No trash cans at the top, but a restroom and a beautiful wetland.
Beautiful campground. No picnic tables in the regular sites and only one in the group area. No potable water. No pavilions. Lots of fun four wheeler and ATV trails. Lots of nature sounds with crickets, toads, and birds.
