State Forest · Minnesota
Twin Lakes Campground
State Forest · Minnesota, United States · in Pat Bayle State Forest
- Sites
- 3
- Cost
- $17 per night, taxes included
- Elevation
- 1,850 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Phone
- 218-387-6300
About
The campsites are considered "primitive," designed to furnish only the camper's basic needs. The campsites consist of a cleared area, a fire ring, and a table. Garbage facilities are not provided. Please pack out all trash.
fishing, swimming, and water access to both East and West Lakes including boat access.
3 primitive campsites. First come, first served for individual sites; pay the camping fee online on the day you arrive, or at a state park ranger station. Managed from Judge C.R. Magney State Park (218-387-6300). In Pat Bayle State Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° | 2° | -27° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 19° | 2° | -24° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 32° | 17° | -8° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 40° | 27° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 39° | 28° | 76° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 49° | 40° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 58° | 49° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 71° | 58° | 52° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 52° | 43° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 49° | 39° | 24° | 65° | 3 of 10 |
| November | 33° | 26° | 4° | 54° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 23° | 11° | -13° | 46° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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