Twin Lakes & Twin Falls
Twin Lakes
The gateway lakes of the Mammoth Lakes Basin, with the Twin Falls tumbling down behind them and the century-old Tamarack Lodge alongside.
Twin Lakes is the lowest and closest of the Mammoth Lakes Basin's lakes, about 5 minutes' drive from downtown along Lake Mary Road.
The upper and lower lakes are linked by a small bridge. Behind the lakes you can see Twin Falls cascading down the cliffs. The Tamarack Lodge on the lakeshore, built in 1924, serves as a cross-country skiing hub in winter. In summer you can rent canoes and fish for trout, and a free shuttle runs around the basin. In autumn the aspens along the shore turn gold, making it a popular spot for photographers.
Opening hours
Open all day (parts of the lake-basin road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- Lake Mamie
- Horseshoe Lake
- Lake Mary
- Lake George & Crystal Lake Trail
- Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
- Panorama Gondola & Mammoth Summit
- Mammoth Consolidated Mine
- Duck Pass Trail