Twin Lakes in Lake Clark National Park

Twin Lakes

The Twin Lakes area is one of the busiest for camping and backpacking in all of Lake Clark National Park & Preserve.

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Twin Lakes Details

With all there is to do in the Twin Lakes area of the park, it's no surprise that this is one of the busiest areas for camping and backpacking. In addition to the Proenneke Cabin, day hikes, fishing, kayaking, and river rafting are popular to-dos here. There are rangers and volunteers who live seasonally in the Hope and Spike cabins.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Twin Lakes

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0.7 mi away

Low Pass Route

The out-and-back Low Pass Route begins at the Proenneke Cabin and follows the lake's shoreline for about three miles.

0.8 mi away

Hope Creek Campground

Set up camp at Upper Twin Lake and you'll realize why Dick Proenneke picked this area to build his cabin.

1.0 mi away

Lower Twin Lake

About 10 miles from Upper Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake offers wilderness camping opportunities.

3.4 mi away

Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route

You may want to stop and go fish during a hike on the Upper to Lower Twin Lakes Route.

7.2 mi away

Hope Creek Route

The Hope Creek Route near Upper Twin Lake is a hiking trail with great views of the area's mountains and lakes.