Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport
Lower Twin Lakes Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
| Walk-in | 3 |
| RV, no hookups | 1 |
| Tent-only | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
15 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 004 | RV | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 35 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Fees | Camping fees include one vehicle. Extra vehicle fee of $6 per vehicle per night is due at kiosk in campground upon arrival. |
The campground contains several single-family sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and fire rings with grills. Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Robinson Creek South Campground is nearby, where educational programs are held at its amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Late April to Early October |
| Forest | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
| Booking | Sites 2-15 can be reserve at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232119 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
| Fees | Per Day: $34 Single / $6 Extra Vehicle |
| Rules | California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ). Dog must be on a leash at campground. |
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Getting there
From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 and turn south at Twin Lakes Road and travel 9.6 miles. Turn left onto South Twin Road and travel approximately 0.6 miles across the bridge to the campground.
| Nearest town | Bridgeport, California |
| Coordinates | 38.1728° N, 119.3311° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
45 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 32.8 mi |
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Lower Twin Lakes Campground, Bridgeport CA.
Worth a stop
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are within walking distance, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. A public boat ramp and beach are half-mile from the campground. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
- 5.4 miGreen Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miTwin ATV Connector1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 0.5 miTamarack4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miHorse-Cattle Creek ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miSawmill Ridge Route ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.3 miRobinson Creek ↗9 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.3 miCattle Creek Route1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Hoover Wilderness.
- inHoover Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 128,044 acres
- 6.1 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 14 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground is situated next to Robinson Creek, just below Lower Twin Lake, at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Massive Jeffrey pines tower over the site, offering partial shade. Aspens, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Sites at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport are reservable on Recreation.gov. Sites 2-15 can be reserve at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232119 or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Camping fees include one vehicle. Extra vehicle fee of $6 per vehicle per night is due at kiosk in campground upon arrival.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport have?
15 sites, including 10 standard sites without power, 3 walk-in sites, 1 RV site without hookups, and 1 tent-only site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Flush toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport?
Bridgeport, California. Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are within walking distance, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Paha (0.6 mi), Robinson Creek North (1.2 mi), and Robinson Creek South (1.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby