Twin Lakes
Many of the attractions in Umpqua National Forest draw tourists from all over the country—Crater Lake, Umpqua Hot Springs, and the North Umpqua Trail being a few examples. However, sometimes you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy a quiet day on your own.
You may want to check out Twin Lakes for a quick day trip. This scenic landmark makes for a great picture with the beautiful aqua-colored water contrasting the evergreen trees.
Once you’ve reached the lakes, you can hike around the lakes, fish, swim, or just kick back and enjoy the scenery for a while.
How to Get to the Twin Lakes Trailhead
The Twin Lakes Trail is pretty close to Umpqua’s Last Resort, so you can get ahead of any crowds that might show up!
It’s around a half-hour drive to the east trailhead from our campground, making it an ideal place to go fishing or hiking for a day. There is a west trailhead, but we don’t recommend visiting it because it’s an 80-minute drive instead.
Directions
- Turn right on Elk Ridge Road
- Turn Left onto OR-138 E
- Make a sharp right onto NF-4770
- Continue driving for 9.3 miles
Twin Lakes Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 459 feet
This hike is a gradual incline moving you up toward the lake. It’s considered a moderate hike because it’s not the most well-marked path, but it’s also a beautiful and quiet trail that isn’t too difficult for most hikers.
This trail won’t just take you to the lake, but it will take you around it so you can get a view from every angle. Bring bug spray! Mosquitoes love the lake.
Is it dog-friendly?
Yes, while you should have a leash at all times onhand, there are sections of the trail your pup can explore without one!
What should you bring on the trail?
Pack a few of these things just in case you run into problems. You can never be too prepared!
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Water Bottles
- Change of clothes
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Fishing Equipment
Fishing in Umpqua National Forest
So you’ve arrived at the lakes, and now you want to know what to do. You can swim in them if you want a refreshing plunge after hiking, but one of the most popular activities has to be fishing.
Oregon Fishing License
Fishing is a ton of fun, but you gotta make sure you get the right permits before you throw out your fishing pole. There are different license costs depending on your residency, age, and what you are fishing.
All visitors age 12 and older need to have a Youth fishing license before they are allowed to fish something up.
Cost
Annual Angling License (Resident): $44
Annual Angling License (Non-Resident): $110
Fishing / Hunting License (Resident only): $73
Youth License (12-17): $10
One-Day Angling: $23
Two-Day Angling: $42
Three Day (Non-Resident only): $93.50
Angling Tags
If you plan on fishing Salmon, Steelhead, Sturgeon, or Halibut, you need an Angling Tag on top of the fishing license. If you’re only planning to fish in Twin Lakes, you should be fine without this.
What fish live in the lakes?
You can go fishing throughout the year, and you’ll find exclusively Brook Trout in the lake.
Twin Lakes is definitely one of the best lakes near Roseburg. If you have been wanting to fish during your stay in Umpqua, then this is one of your best bets for a relaxing getaway day.
You’ll need a base of operations in Umpqua National Forest that is central to the best attractions here, and fortunately, we at Umpqua’s Last Resort have what you need!