Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Have you ever wanted to learn how to cook in the outdoors with no electricity? Join the Friends of Twin Lakes State Park members where they will be showing off their outdoor cooking and fire making skills.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is an all-volunteer non-profit that supports Twin Lakes State Park.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Travel through time on this scavenger hunt.

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

Come meet and greet Ranger Myrtle (our Red-Eared Slider turtle), Ranger Scout (our Western Hognose snake), and Ranger Brutus (our Copperhead snake) to discover what makes these rangers so special to Twin Lakes State Park.  Parks are for everyone.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

What will we scoop up this time?

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Did you know owls get "hairballs?" About once a day, an owl spits up a ball of hair and bones--leftovers from their most recent meals--called an owl pellet.

Discover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats for a diverse array of creatures.

Did you know "creepy crawlies" are some of the world's most important recyclers?

What do you think of when you hear term wildlife?

What will we scoop up this time?

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay watershed?

The arrival of spring is upon us.

Take care of your mother Earth by joining the more than one billion people worldwide who celebrate Earth Day annually.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Although rated easy, this trail may not be suitable for those with strollers or severe mobility issues.

Discover the magical realm of trees and their incredible role as habitats for a diverse array of creatures.

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of butterflies with our Citizen Science Series, "Exploring Nature with eButterfly." We will explore how to utilize eButterfly, a cutting-edge citizen science platform, to identify, document, and contribute to butterfly research. Discover the rich diversity of butterflies in their local ecosystems and gain valuable skills in butterfly identification, observation, and data collection.

Discover what tiny creatures call the edge of Goodwin Lake home at this dip netting activity.

Some of Virginia's coolest mammals are rarely seen by humans.

Have you ever wondered why this park has two lakes?

Did you know "creepy crawlies" are some of the world's most important recyclers?

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of birds with our Citizen Science Series, "Birdwatching Adventures." We invite nature enthusiasts of all levels to discover the wonders of avian life while contributing to scientific research through the renowned eBird platform.

This land-based, hook-free fishing game is a fun and safe way to learn how to cast, but even those who are fishing fanatics will enjoy trying to beat out the competition in this game of limited resources.

Create a hand-made, nature-inspired souvenir to take home.

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at Twin Lakes. This year, Twin Lakes will is offering the following free programs, which meet at the Discovery Area, previously known as "The Spot" or the concession building: 10 a.m. - Lake Explorers  The edges of our lakes feature a tiny world teeming with life.

The Friends of Twin Lakes State Park is hosting its second annual 'shellebration' of World Turtle Day® with the following activities: turtle-themed games and face painting, a 'shellfie' station (with wearable turtle shells!), a turtle-themed craft, and visits from turtle experts with live turtles, as well as the beloved local 'shellebrity' Ranger Myrtle the turtle.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

Explore the 32-acre Prince Edward Lake, the larger of the park's two lakes, on this guided kayak paddle.

Did you know Twin Lakes State Park is in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed?

Take a walk in a ranger's shoes while performing trail work this National Trails Day.

Have you ever wanted to try camping, but didn't because it all seems so confusing and expensive?

Take your first steps on the path to adventure.

Join Twin Lakes State Park during our celebration of Virginia State Park History and Culture Day.

Explore historic Prince Edward Lake on this guided canoe tour led by rangers.

Visit the park’s discovery center (formerly known as The Spot, the interior portion of the concession stand) to check out the park’s new display celebrating its civil rights history.

During this one-mile trek, a ranger will guide you through this journey through time on Goodwin Lake Trail. Goodwin Lake Trail is rated easy but does have a few areas that may make the trail unsuitable for those with moderate to severe mobility issues.