The Twin Lakes Community would like to introduce you to our little village of Twin Lakes, Colorado. Located 21 miles southwest of Leadville and 36 miles east of Aspen, our historic town sits in the shadow of Colorado's highest peak, Mt. Elbert and overlooks the beautiful Twin Lakes. Situated along the "Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway," with Independence Pass, one of the highest paved passes in the state, just up the road; any direction you happen to glance you will find ways to play and an exuberant abundance of natural beauty.

The naturally formed glacial lakes are surrounded by mountains over 13,000 feet high. This setting provides a spectacular backdrop for a wide variety of recreational opportunities. On this site you will find information for vacationers, fisher folk, hikers, skiers, just about anyone researching outdoor enjoyment opportunities. Summer and year round residents may click on community information for events and items that may interest them. In all we hope this site will help you fall in love with this very special place we call Twin Lakes.

And we have history:

An early villager.

Heyday times at Interlaken

Dexter House at Interlaken

We are a fun loving community and welcome all to our events so please come on by and introduce yourself and enjoy our beautiful mountain town. In the winter the pass is closed and we have the place to ourselves. Visit us then and you'll find the tranquility of the wind through the pines, the magnificence of a night sky - filled with more stars than you can imagine or the incredible solitude of a winter snowshoe walk when the moon is full.