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, this area consists of narrow canyons and high peaks (including Twin Peaks, Superior Peak, and Dromedary Peak) that combine to form a rugged and spectacular display. Elevations range from just under 5,000 feet to 11,319 feet on Twin Peaks. Much of the higher terrain is classified as alpine and characterized by large cirque basins and exposed rocky ridges. Dense mountain brush mixed with oak/maple and grass dominates the vegetation at lower elevations. There are scattered stands of firs and aspen in the mid to higher elevations.
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net).
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Utah |
| Size | 11,436 acres |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 40.60° N, 111.73° W |
| 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
None of the 7 federal campgrounds within ten miles sit inside the boundary. 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. This trail list was copied from Trailhead Atlas on November 1, 2026 and is copied again on each weekly run. Trails in plain text have no page there yet.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedThaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx
11 mi from the center point · 73 acres
- PrescribedTaylors Fork Rx
27 mi from the center point · 300 acres
- PrescribedWest Fork Rx
36 mi from the center point · 730 acres
- PrescribedPitt And Page Rx
38 mi from the center point · 170 acres
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
- 1.8 miButler School Teachers Dormitory ↗Cottonwood Heights, UT
- 1.9 miMuir, James A. and Janet, House ↗Sandy, UT
- 2 mi
- 2.7 miSpencer Homestead Site ↗Sandy, UT
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Guidebooks for Utah
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
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?
Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities, and the managing agency page has the permit rules. The federal campgrounds within ten miles are listed under Where to camp.
Source: Where to camp
How do I get to Twin Peaks Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 40.599° N, 111.727° W. 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 2026-11-01, the nearest Thaynes Canyon 2026 Piles Rx at 11 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
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
Are there historic places near Twin Peaks Wilderness?
The National Register has 514 listings within 15 miles, including Granite Hydroelectric Power Plant Historic District and Green, Alvin and Annie, House.
Source: Register Atlas
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.