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: Shelly and Azure Witters
Avalanche Forecast for 04/16/2021
- AVALANCHE FORECAST: As rising temperatures and sunshine warm slopes today, small Loose-Wet sloughs that could grow to become consequential will become possible on steep slopes. Avalanche danger will rise to MODERATE progressively on E to S to W facing slopes at all elevations and N aspects at low elevations. 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
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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| 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 |
