2 Free Camping locations at TWIN LAKES, Colorado!

Location #1
Lake Side (39.0756794, -106.3090935)
Location #2
Hill Top View (39.1001165, -106.3640231)
Are you trying to beat the summer heat? Twin lakes Colorado is a PERFECT location…..but shhhhhh don’t tell everyone! There is two established Boondocking areas both with fabulous views. On the water will be very busy and crowded but 24 hour access to the lake. Up on the hill still has fabulous views and more private…. Day trips to the lake ! There is about a dozen hiking trails within a 15 mile radius and great fishing opportunities.
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[@davepalmetto]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it

[@judyriel3463]

Take that break Carrie, you deserve it. You guys make awesome videos and we look forward to each one. Continued happy traveling! Love to ruddle🙂

[@belindaintexas8789]

Roodle is so cute!

[@johnholliday6011]

Oh I loved the blue mesa reservoir when we drove by it.

[@shilohandme3697]

Love your videos

[@randallstarkey6341]

Love the content!! I'm able to hook my hammock to the door hinge.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Randall! Sometimes if there is more than one van we back them up together and go from ladder to ladder. 😀

[@juliafieger949]

Beautiful Kayak spot! Glad you took time to recharge and just enjoy!

[@838nd31]

You always meet such great people when you travel. As always beautiful camping. Thanks for sharing. HAPPY TRAILS

[@jiselandmark3193]

It was nice meeting you. See you on the road

[@putapipi3531]

These Colorado episodes are just amazing.

[@DanielLDavis-df3uy]

Thanks for sharing those places you go. always interesting places, and great video. you all stay safe and well.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Daniel! We appreciate you watching and commenting. 😀

[@cheriezamel5913]

Loved seeing Roodle and Carrie on the kayak together! Great video!

[@evelyndunn50]

Beautiful video, glad Roodle was ok during the storm.

[@edwardjohnbaldwin875]

We really enjoy your vlogs and the details you give us all. Reports on boondocking sites are excellent. Thank you.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Edward! We appreciate the feedback. Cheers. 😎

[@terrynewell8968]

Wow

[@CorndogCaravan]

thanks for the shout out! glad you enjoyed Twin Lakes. We sold our bikes, btw!

[@pamelag2223]

Roodlerific episode! I'm caught up and next week looks terrific!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on Pamela! Colorado has been awesome this summer! We spotted 6 moose and another large herd of elk today. 😎

[@MultiYoda69]

My little pup does that with lightening too. My vet gave me something to give him that is essentially allegy medicine that makes him sleepy when I know storms are coming...

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you for the tip! Carrie just mentioned something like this she is going to give Roodle for the next thunderstorm. I will ask her if she got the idea from your comment. 😀

[@deannegowland2313]

Lovely views as usual xx

[@SemiRetiredBob]

Roodle soaking wet would be a good June or July picture for the all Roodle calendar :)

[@mikeandkristisjourney2930]

Beautiful places!! I loved seeing Roodle and Carrie on the kayak. Nice to meet new friends along the way!! The old hotel was awesome!! I am so glad it was protected and moved for all to continue enjoying.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I love checking out the old building methods back then. The really build houses to last..no brackets and very few nails.

[@Scrambler85]

The hotel in the middle of nowhere was interesting, I had not heard that story. You take the Promaster into some sketchy places 👍👍👍. Your videos are Always the first thing on my to do list on a Saturday morning.

[@petefrost1787]

We love seeing Roodle riding on the kayak and then swimming beside it. We had dogs that didn't like thunder storms too. Colorado looks like a beautiful place to visit. We appreciate your boondocking notes at the end of each video and we take notes so we can someday visit there too. Just need the border to open. Oh, yes, and still waiting for our promaster to arrive from the factory. cheers to you all!

[@MaeKelm]

Awesome video, love looking at your travels.

[@samiam1254]

It's weird watching people driving my van, looking at my views, kicking back in my hammock and living my dream life. Thank God, I finally have all the things I need to get my road life started, so I can evict some people😂🤣😂 Dave, Carrie, Roodles and Chrome and Cruz, and all you other van lifers, thank you for the inspiration!!!!!

[@MJ-my9sg]

Same here! Ready to hit the road in my new Promaster! See you there.

[@babsshaffer2652]

Loved learning about the Twin Lakes area. Thanks! We’re putting it on our list! So funny seeing Roodle dog paddling…with that damn ball in his mouth! 😂 I laughed so hard!❤️

[@jentommyontheroad8089]

Love your kayak and how Roodle wants to go along! My favorite part of traveling is meeting new friends along the way and it’s nice to see you doing the same! Thank you for taking us along!

[@ScottBalkum]

We were just there a few days ago. Stayed in the upper elevation camping area overlooking all the lakes.

[@freedomdove]

Roodle knows what time it is when the life jacket goes on. Lol.

[@GATORADDAM]

Very good info since we're going there next month.

[@duckiegirl58]

Half the fun of doing this lifestyle has to be relaxing!! Love the scenes of your kayak trips!! Enjoy the break!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Candie! I love swing in the hammock and reading a wild edibles book. 😎

[@amyblizzard1918]

BEAUTIFUL!! TY

[@nancysc]

Twin Lakes is one of our favorite places to go boondocking. We stay at the higher elevation dispersed camping near the dam and water tower. Would recommend that you walk up the steep hill first to see if there are any open campsites. It’s a challenging hill with lots of ruts but doable. We have a 20 foot trailer but some big rigs were up there, too. We have also camped at the NF campground Lake View down from where you camped. It has pit toilets, trash and water. The Colorado Trail goes through the campground. As someone mentioned below, there is a dump station ($5 honor system) with potable water at the Sanitation Department on the edge of town. You can also get water at the park in Buena Vista. If you need more than a few gallons, you can fill up your tank at the water department in BV for cheap ($2, I think). So much to do in the Twin Lakes area. Put it on your list. Great video and enjoyed your tour of the area.

[@nancysc]

Dump Station is at the edge of town in Leadville.

[@ScottSharpe2121]

Now that location looks perfect, lake, altitude, and Mountain View’s. I won’t work either if I could just relax in a hammock all day too.

[@estee-mariearts4548]

I LOVE "traveling" with you. Thanks for the videos. Have you tried a thunder shirt for Roodle?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I will check out what a thunder shirt is as soon as I am done here. 😀

[@christinebrigham4732]

I was in Twin Lakes on Wednesday but couldn’t find dispersed sites ( I should have written down the coordinates). After looking at this blog again I can’t wait to go back to twin lakes. The drone footage is amazing.

[@seemarathore6197]

Hi, both of you. Loved the video. The transition from the thunder storm to the tranquil morning was interesting. As there was no sound of flowing water at the two nice campgrounds I enjoyed the sound of the paddle🚣 in the water. Roodle looked so cute swimming along. He is so sweet because of your love for him and the attention given to him. Take care and have fun🤣😝😜

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Seema! We never knew Colorado got so many thunderstorms in the summer. Carrie and I love them but poor Roodle. We of course make it up to him after the storms break. 😎

[@MrMarkAMartin]

Great video! Cool that you had a '75 Westy too, I had the same exact year and color as the video in your van- camped with in near Twin Lakes too. Make some memories, I sure did. Go Roodle- my Golden says hi buddy!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's awesome, Mark! That's what its all about..making those memories. Roodle gives your Golden a high five! 🐕

[@hmstjohn6236]

Boy, the water level at the lakes is so low! We own property in the area that we plan on building on next year (we’re currently in Oregon), so this is a treat to see the area again. Enjoy your time there. Check out the old town area of Fairplay while there.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! We are loving the summer weather here! This is going to be a awesome place to live for you, I am a bit jealous. 😀 We missed the Fairplay area and will have to check it out our next time through.

[@srameypr]

Oh, I am so glad to see the difference between lake side and the hill. Twin Lakes is on my "must camp" list. I think I would enjoy the hill a lot better.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are happy to help. 😀

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Simply spectacular! Excellent spots! The drone views were incredible! I'm with Roodle... I hate thunderstorms too. You must have so much fun swimming with Roodle. Many years ago I had a dog named Rufus and he absolutely loved swimming. It was great watching him swim alongside the kayak... He is just soooo cute! Your videos never disappoint. Safe travels. 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@OutOfOfficeCamping]

Wow that lake was amazing and the time lapse footage! The things we do for our 4 legged pets 🤣 All worth it with unconditional love and joy they bring us. So nice to meet other folks when camping. The hotel was so amazing to see nice that people respect and don't deface history. Thank you again. We would love to see listed temperatures on your videos of the locations you travel. (we know this will change) Just great to see how you manage each climate. Thank you Mark & Teresa

[@davidmooney6497]

Anothergreat video. There are not many campsites in Colorado that don't have great views.At your second site on the hill it looked like you were parked half in the site and half in the road. Maybe it was just the angle shot from the drone. Happy camping guys!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, David! We agree about the views everywhere we go in Colorado! Today we counted 6 moose! 😀

[@FallingWaterAdventures]

Currently camping at Twin Lakes. Nice scenery and great weather. Staying until I go to the Gutted van build next month.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! We just heard about the Gutted van build event. That sounds like lots of fun! We have to be up in Montana or we would be there. Have a great time! Are you camping on the hill or the lake? Take good care Ron. 😎

[@FallingWaterAdventures]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Got up to northern Wyoming. Too much smoke up there. Hope it's cleared out since then.

[@johnholliday6011]

Our mini camper is in Buena vista We are supposed to get our car back the 23rd of this month.Looks like I will finally be coming back to claim our stuff lol pray all goes well for us and glad yall got the brake situation resolved God bless safe travels

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, John! We liked the town of Buena Vista, not having all the attractions on the main street makes it less crowded and more enjoyable. Not bad, only one more week to wait. You have great patience. 😀

[@johnholliday6011]

@@oneadVANtureatatime alot better with my patience than I used to be but I knew getting angry at people wouldn't accomplish anything .We are just scared of covid lockdowns and want to be able to get our stuff lol I have really really enjoyed your Colorado series.Keep uo the great work and I'm dabbling with some vlogging.My wife got me a drone for my birthday.I love rc flight I use to fly rc helicopters. Oh well enough rambling from me.Ya'll be safe out there on the road.

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Lake looks super clear. Looks a little low too. After listening to the size, I’m still getting a lifted 4wd class C 😂. Love the hike to the hotel too. The temps look great and the hammock in the shade is living for sure ✌🏼

[@lawrencecanright7485]

What a great area! Have you thought of some sort of collapsible rain catcher to backup your water supply.

[@bigsilverbear4187]

@ 0:09 Where is that? Please and thankyou Dave & Carrie. Carrie, I also appreciated your candidness while you were talking to the camera while swinging in the hammock.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

If I paused at the right time...(hot spring in a meadow) This is South of Provo, Utah out of a small town called Meadows. It's a private hot spring that the landowner lets the public enjoy for just free. 😎

[@bigsilverbear4187]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Thank you. My wife and I truly appreciate you and hope to meet you guys someday. Our van is about 2/3 done. Rainy storms and lack of spare time is delaying things.

[@Luvpig]

It looked so cosy in the van when it was pouring. Jealous! x

[@SemiRetiredBob]

Putting covers over Roodle, tell me he isn't spoiled. I see how much you like other promasters.... makes me wonder what you really think of my rust bucket mini van :)

[@colleenbuffin5515]

We are planning a bi) Colorado trip next year. I’m super excited.

[@CorndogCaravan]

Leadville has water and dump at their sanitation department. $5 water and $10 dump for anyone traveling in that area.

[@fastgurrrl]

Love those time lapse. Is *Roodle a great dog, or what?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Jodie! Roodle is the best! We are getting so many awesome cloud days! We never would expected so many thunderstorms! I feel like we have escaped the heat all summer. 😎

[@candacewortham8500]

What is your best resource for finding water sources? From Georgia and as you know, the East doesn’t have a lot of Boondocking. I would worry about finding water to fill tanks. Thanks!

[@duckiegirl58]

The photography on this one is above and beyond! And a Roodle-mercial!! Just think! If you didn't do this you could be selling life insurance instead! Nahhhh....

[@jhkaplan]

Thanks for sharing the coordinates to the lakefront campsite, we’re planning on heading out to Twin Lakes in a few weeks and will give the first spot a try. Do you think we can get back there with a 30’ travel trailer?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Joshua Kaplan you might find a spot along the way but I don’t think you’ll get out to this exact spot. It’s pretty tight….. but I’m always amazed at some places bigger rigs fit into! ENJOY!!!

[@ontheroadwithdan5571]

When did you guys leave your Twin Lakes "View" spot? I am currently in your spot with my 35' Class A. I also saw your van at Williams Fork a few days ago.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

That's awesome! We just left Williams fork yesterday. We were at twin lakes 2.5 weeks ago. 😀 You have mad skills getting a 35 Footer in there! Next time you see us come say hi. 😀😀😀

[@CraigPetty555]

Dave, where in Alaska did you live? I'm from Ketchikan.

[@christinebrigham4732]

Is there signage to indicate where to turn off route 82 to get to the dispersed campground area above twin lakes?

[@mrjeff2396]

Ok, I know what CPAP tubing is (I use CPAP), but did you have a different use for the tube? Couldn’t quite figure out why you included that!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I'd have to watch the video again to see exactly what context we used. However, we use CPAP tubing as an empty hose on our grey water tank. We never have to remove the tank. The hose is just long enough for gravity to empty the tank and reach dump stations out our side door. Hope this helps.

[@lindagolden9892]

Curious if I’m seeing right…are you able to randomly switch your driving from left to right sides of the van? 🚌

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I know exactly what you're saying! I have seen other people's videos and thought the same thing. The camera just makes it looked switched I think. 😎

[@FEARNoMore]

Great spots, beautiful. What do you do during a lightning storm out in open space in a van? It's safer vs being next to a tree right? Can you do anything to avoid lightening strikes? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Have you come close?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes we have been staying in the van until the thunderstorm passes. I told Carrie to go on the roof with a pole but she refused. 😂Jk. We have had a few come close, right there at twin lakes one hit so close we could feel the van vibrate.

[@FEARNoMore]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Wow, yeah that's scary. Wonder how close it has to be. Glad Carrie stood her ground.🤭⚡🚐 😆

[@wrongway100]

How do you get to the free campsites Lakeview Campground by Twin Lakes is a pay

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We use ioverlander alot.

[@DJSassycat]

yalll seem goofy

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are a bit. 😀👍

[@davidsager4023]

Have fun and take care and take it easy and enjoy it