The Friends of Twin Lakes welcome you to enjoy the beauty and majesty of some of the highest mountain peaks in the contiguous 48 states, and the two largest glaciated lakes in Colorado.
We are a non-profit organization focused on preserving the many historically significant aspects of the area, and working with the Forest Service and local governments to improve the quality of life for the visitors and residents of southern Lake County and surrounding areas.
Twin Lakes is located on one of the most beautiful (we tend to think THE most beautiful) sections of Colorado’s Scenic Byways. There are old mines, a historic resort town, 1800’s mining communities and gorgeous views everywhere you look.
NO FIRE BANS CURRENTLY IN PLACE IN LAKE COUNTY
PLEASE VISIT https://www.lakecountyco.com/communications/pages/emergency-alerts TO SEE ALL OF THE ORDERS IN PLACE FOR LAKE COUNTY, INCLUDING FEDERAL LANDS LOCATED HERE.
Fire Information for Pike and San Isabel National Forests: 719-299-1567; Blog: http://psiccfireinfo.blogspot.com
Get information on all state and national fires at: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/
FIRE.AIRNOW.GOV for Fire and Smoke Map (zoom out on screen for better view of smoke area)
PURPLEAIR.COM Real-time air quality map | PurpleAir
SIGN UP FOR REVERSE 911 NOTIFICATIONS IN THE EVENT OR FIRE OR OTHER EMERGENCY SITUATIONS IN LAKE COUNTY: http://tinyurl.com/LakeCountyEmergencyAlerts
STAY UP TO DATE ON WEATHER AND AREA LAKE COUNTY EMERGENCIES: https://www.facebook.com/LCOEM/
LCOEM website: www.LakeCountyOEM.org – a resource for Lake County community and partners to access hazards information and preventative education and resources. The site includes dedicated COVID-19 pages with latest local data and public health updates.
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Please view Emergency Preparedness by Former LCOEM Director Mike McHargue (double click on image that appears to open).
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Contemplate and complete communication form for emergencies emergency communication sheet
Leadville Twin Lakes webpage (leadvilletwinlakes.com)has many tips on what to do in Lake County.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM FIRE CHIEF DANIEL DAILEY. Final LLCFR Report 2020 2 LLCFR Final Report 2020
Friends of Twin Lakes is key in raising $896,984.12 toward Fire Station 2 in southern Lake County.
- Thanks to the Energy Impact Assistance Fund through Department of Local Affairs of Colorado for the $655,086 grant, Climax Community Fund through Freeport McMoran Foundation for a $50,000 grant; and individuals and businesses who contributed $52,000 for construction to Friends of Twin Lakes.
- Friends of Twin Lakes also has raised another $135,898.12 in cash–that includes the LCCF and LT 100 grants, but not the Lowe’s card donations, to be used for fixtures, finish and furnishing, and equipment to enhance capabilities from donations, grants and gift cards (thanks for those donations from our donors and the following grantors: LT100 Leadville Legacy Foundation, Lowes ($3000 in gift cards) and Lake County Community Fund).
- We are still taking donations to fund the remainder of the station building and finish costs: use our DONATE NOW option https://www.
friendsoftwinlakes.com/donate- now/ or mail a check (write Fire Station in the check memo line) and make the tax deductible donation payable to Friends of Twin Lakes, mailing address of 231 Lang, Twin Lakes, CO 81251.
In-kind services were donated:
Lake County Public Works has donated their expertise, time and machinery,
Golden Eagle Drilling donated all of their well-drilling and casing services.
Matrix Design Group donated engineering services and drawings.
MK High Country Firewood donated firewood.
Jeff Johnson donate site plans, drawings, cost estimates used in grant applications.
Jessica Adams/Living Designs Studios is donating the metal outdoor Fire Station sign and the interior Tree of Giving sign.
Thanks all for your support!
BECOME BEAR AWARE! Visit this web link for more information and details: http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeWildBears.aspx or click on this link to view CPW information on Living With Bears-Bearproofing-Bear Deterrents
Visual Treats. David Mabry shares his latest beautiful videos of the area. The first is Winter Postcards and the second is one was shared previously early Fall of 2018. Please enjoy these videos showing the beauty and charm of the area! https://youtu.be/4haJkZnAdHA and https://youtu.be/u1DwVJC920M