Paddlers visiting Mammoth Lakes should make time to explore the stunning Twin Lakes. Stretching along Twin Lakes Road just off Interstate 395, these picturesque lakes offer breathtaking views to delight any paddler. The north end of Twin Lakes features a dazzling waterfall, Twin Falls, cascading down snow-capped peaks and flanked by towering pines—an impressive sight on a summer day.

This vantage point provides the perfect spot to photograph the majestic waterfall. Of the four lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin, Twin Lakes was the only one I saw with fishermen floating in inner tubes on the water. There were quite a number of them enjoying the lake.

Mammoth Lakes is an ideal destination for family camping and paddlers of all skill levels, thanks to its natural beauty. When planning a summer kayaking trip to Mammoth, be sure to allocate a few days at the remarkable Twin Lakes. It's sure to become a favorite paddling spot and leave you with cherished memories. Uniquely, Twin Lakes can be accessed by car year-round.

The lake is renowned for its excellent trout fishing, likely due to the regular stocking of trophy-sized Alpers trout during the summer.

Map of Twin Lakes- Mammoth Lakes

  
 
 
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