Twin Peaks Wilderness
Twin Peaks Wilderness forms a part of the dramatic backdrop you see on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, southeast of Salt Lake City. Originally carved by glaciation and currently remodeled by erosion...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 11,436 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 40.5993, -111.7272 |
| Night sky | Very dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 23) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Weather by month
Large units span more than one climate. The station stands in for the center point, and the outer parts of the boundary can be warmer or colder.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 11 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 3 recreation sites inside this wilderness, among them 3 fishings. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 2 miLake Lillian ↗Fishing
- 2 miLake Florence ↗Fishing
- 2 miLake Blanche ↗Fishing
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Trails
3 named Forest Service trails enter this wilderness, 7 miles in all.
| Trail | Miles | Allowed uses |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Blanche | 3.6 | |
| Broads Fork | 2.4 | |
| Ferguson Canyon ↗ | 0.5 |
Lengths and allowed uses come from the Forest Service trail layer by way of Trailhead Atlas, refreshed September 18, 2026. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- WildfireSouth Street
32 mi from the center point · 12 acres
- PrescribedPitt And Page Rx
38 mi from the center point
- PrescribedCastle Peak Rx
38 mi from the center point
- PrescribedSpring Canyon Rx
39 mi from the center point
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 0.2 miGranite Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District ↗Salt Lake City, UT
- 0.8 miGreen, Alvin and Annie, House ↗Cottonwood Heights (formerly Sandy Cty), UT
- 0.9 miMarriott, Anne P., House ↗Sandy, UT
- 1.3 miGranite Paper Mill ↗Salt Lake City, UT
- 1.9 miMuir, James A. and Janet, House ↗Sandy, UT
- 2 mi
- 2.7 miSpencer Homestead Site ↗Sandy, UT
- 2.9 miMurray Theater ↗Murray, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Twin Peaks Wilderness?
11,436 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Twin Peaks Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Twin Peaks Wilderness in?
Utah.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Twin Peaks Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Twin Peaks Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Storm Mountain Day Use Area, 0 miles out. 11 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
Where are the trailheads in Twin Peaks Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 3 recreation sites here, including 3 lake and pond fishings. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Twin Peaks Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 40.599, -111.727. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is 9 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Twin Peaks Wilderness right now?
4 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-18, the nearest South Street at 32 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Twin Peaks Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 23 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Twin Peaks Wilderness?
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (9 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Trails: the Trailhead Atlas open-data file of Forest Service trails, matched on the wilderness each trail enters.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.