At 8,600 feet, Twin Lakes - really a single lake with a narrow choke in the middle - is the lowest lake in the Lakes Basin and the only one accessible by car year-round. Nestled between Panorama Dome and the steep southern flank of Mammoth Mountain, Twin Lakes is a popular fishing destination and the source of Mammoth Creek. There is a busy campground here with campsites on both shores, a historic lodge and restaurant, an outdoor wedding chapel, a general store offering basic supplies, fishing tackle and boat rentals and, in winter only, a world-class fee-based cross-country ski center.
Twin Lakes
Destination adopted by: Drew Hild & Stacey Kwiatkowski - Highmark Advisors
Avalanche Forecast for 11/27/2024
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: Over the past five days, two storms brought periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds, and dangerous avalanche conditions to the region. As the weather settles, avalanches breaking in new and wind-drifted snow will become less likely. Be prepared to assess the recent snow for signs of instability, like cracking underfoot, before venturing into avalanche terrain. We have very limited information about the snowpack at mid and upper elevations. If old snow has formed weak layers near the base of the snowpack, you can expect avalanche conditions to settle more slowly. Find out More
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Destination Activities
Public Services
Hours of Operation: N/A
Season: Year Round
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From Twin Lakes Vista, take Lake Mary Road south to Twin Lakes Road to reach the lakeshore.
*Note that not all facilities are accessible via public transit.
Related Trails
Black Bear Run
0.9 mi
- Surface: None
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Lakefront Path
0.3 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Lakes Basin Path
5.3 mi
- Surface: Asphalt
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Mammoth Mountain Trail
3.9 mi
- Surface: Soil
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Related Trails
| Trail | Length (mi) | Surface | Activities and Services |
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| Black Bear Run | 0.9 |
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| Lakefront Path | 0.3 | Asphalt |
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| Lakes Basin Path | 5.3 | Asphalt |
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| Mammoth Mountain Trail | 3.9 | Soil |
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Related Experiences
Family Biking the Lakes Basin
6.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Family Biking the Lakes Basin Path
10.6 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Half day
Family Biking the Lakes Basin Path Downhill
5.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Fishing at Twin Lakes
N/A
- Rating: ,
- Surface: None,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Kayaking on Twin Lakes
0.4 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Water,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Photography at Twin Falls Overlook
0.2 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Mixed,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Photography at Twin Lakes Vista
N/A
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin
1.7 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Snow,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Vista Viewing from the Twin Lakes Vista
N/A
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Walking the Lakes Basin Path at Twin Lakes
1.3 mi
- Rating: ,
- Surface: Asphalt,
- Duration: Less than 4 hours
Related Experiences
| Experience | Rating | Length (mi) | Surface | Duration |
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| Family Biking the Lakes Basin | 6.2 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Family Biking the Lakes Basin Path | 10.6 | Asphalt | Half day | |
| Family Biking the Lakes Basin Path Downhill | 5.3 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Fishing at Twin Lakes | N/A | Less than 4 hours | ||
| Kayaking on Twin Lakes | 0.4 | Water | Less than 4 hours | |
| Photography at Twin Falls Overlook | 0.2 | Mixed | Less than 4 hours | |
| Photography at Twin Lakes Vista | N/A | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Snowplay in the Mammoth Lakes Basin | 1.7 | Snow | Less than 4 hours | |
| Vista Viewing from the Twin Lakes Vista | N/A | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours | |
| Walking the Lakes Basin Path at Twin Lakes | 1.3 | Asphalt | Less than 4 hours |
