Notable lake · Madison, Montana
Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes is a lake in Madison, Montana.
Twin Lakes: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Twin Lakes
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Twin Lakes — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 45.51147, -111.94192. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Twin Lakes
- Mount Jefferson · viewpoint · Fremont · ~14 km · Must-see
- Christ Episcopal Church · church · Madison · ~26 km · Must-see
- Alder Gulch · viewpoint · Fremont · ~29 km · Must-see
- Madison Dam · lake · Madison · ~30 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~39 km · Must-see
- Fan Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~50 km · Must-see
- Lone Mountain · viewpoint · Fremont · ~58 km · Must-see
- Gallatin Peak · viewpoint · Fremont · ~60 km · Must-see
- Table Mountain · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~60 km · Must-see
- Madison Buffalo Jump State Park · park · Gallatin · ~60 km · Must-see
- The Helmet · viewpoint · Fremont · ~65 km · Must-see
- Pipestone Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~68 km · Must-see
- Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest · sanctuary · Madison · ~69 km · Must-see
- Lee Metcalf Wilderness · sanctuary · Gallatin · ~70 km · Must-see
- Storm Castle · viewpoint · Fremont · ~71 km · Must-see
- Homestake Pass · viewpoint · Lemhi · ~74 km · Must-see
- Kid Mountain · viewpoint · Madison · ~2 km
- Cliff Lake · lake · Madison · ~3 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Twin Lakes
- Madison Dam · lake · Madison · ~30 km · Must-see
- Twin Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~39 km · Must-see
- Hidden Lakes · lake · Fremont · ~83 km · Must-see
- Albino Lake · lake · Fremont · ~87 km · Must-see
- Berkeley Pit · lake · Silver Bow · ~89 km · Must-see
- Hyalite Reservoir · lake · Gallatin · ~95 km · Must-see
- Heather Lake · lake · Gallatin · ~99 km · Must-see
- Quake Lake · lake · Fremont · ~106 km · Must-see
- Earthquake Lake · lake · Madison · ~108 km · Must-see
- Hebgen Lake · lake · Fremont · ~108 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Twin Lakes full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Twin Lakes yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Twin Lakes?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Twin Lakes?
Nearby: Mount Jefferson (viewpoint, 14 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, 26 km), Alder Gulch (viewpoint, 29 km), Madison Dam (lake, 30 km), Twin Lakes (lake, 39 km), Fan Mountain (viewpoint, 50 km).
Is Twin Lakes worth visiting?
Twin Lakes is listed as a notable lake in Montana on Spotwander.