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Twin Lakes West Trailhead

Idleyld Park, Oregon · Douglas County · Facility

Twin Lakes West TrailheadThis popular trailhead provides access to the Twin Lakes #1500 trail and the Twin Lakes. There is a view point from the lower trailhead.AmenitiesNo drinking waterNo garbage disposal - Please pack it outVault toilet

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About Twin Lakes West Trailhead

Twin Lakes West TrailheadThis popular trailhead provides access to the Twin Lakes #1500 trail and the Twin Lakes. There is a view point from the lower trailhead.AmenitiesNo drinking waterNo garbage disposal - Please pack it outVault toilet

How to Get There

From Roseburg, OR take OR 138 east / northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on Highway 138 for 16 miles to Little River Road 17. Turn south onto Little River Road. After 20 miles, it becomes Forest Road 27. Stay on this road another 10 miles. Pavement will have turned to a gravel surface. Turn left on Forest Road 2715 (about 3 miles east of the Lake in the Woods Campground) and follow it for 8 miles to its junction with Forest Road 2715-530. Turn left (north) and go to the end of the road (about 4 miles) to reach trailhead Twin Lakes Trail #1500.

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Plan Your Visit to Twin Lakes West Trailhead

Heading to Twin Lakes West Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Twin Lakes West Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Twin Lakes West Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10078456) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Twin Lakes West Trailhead?

From Roseburg, OR take OR 138 east / northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on Highway 138 for 16 miles to Little River Road 17. Turn south onto Little River Road. After 20 miles, it becomes Forest Road 27. Stay on this road another 10 miles. Pavement will have turned to a gravel surface. Turn left on Forest Road 2715 (about 3 miles east of the Lake in the Woods Campground) and follow it for 8…