Twin Lakes Campground
Twin Lakes Campground is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains near the town of Mammoth Lakes, California. It offers lakeside camping with breathtaking scenery and many outdoor activities. The lake is a great base for fishing, boating, viewing waterfalls and hiking, and offers close proximity to the town's amenities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 93 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 55 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
93 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 002 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 003 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 006 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 009 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | |
| 010 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
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 | 55 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 048, 049, 050, 054 are listed accessible |
This is a large facility with campsites split into two sections on either side of Twin Lakes. Sections 1 and 2 are on the west side, closer to the shore. Section 3 is set upon a hill. Picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Campers can walk to the facility's general store for boat rentals, camping supplies and showers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Inyo National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at www.recreation.gov OPERATED BY: RRM-CLM Services, DBA Inyo Recreation… |
| Fees | $32.00 per night per site |
| Rules | Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). |
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Getting there
The campground is 320 miles north of Los Angeles and 180 miles south of Reno, Nevada. Follow U.S. Highway 395 to the junction of State Highway 203. Turn west on 203 and drive 7 miles through the town of Mammoth Lakes. Highway 203 becomes Main Street, and then becomes Lake Mary Road, which leads to the Lakes Basin.
| Coordinates | 37.6161° N, 119.0066° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
34 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 ↗ | 3.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 32 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Twin Lakes Campground 360 Degree Virtual Tour (Mammoth Lakes, Ca)
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miDragonsback Trail3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miPanorama Dome Pack1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miPanorama Dome Vis0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miPanorama Dome Mtn Bike0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miPanorama Dome Mtn Bike Spur0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBottomless Pitunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miPanorama Dome Trailhead ↗Inyo National Forest
- 0.7 miMammoth Rock Trailhead ↗Inyo National Forest
- 0.8 miMammoth Pass Trailhead ↗Inyo National Forest
- 1.2 miT.J. Lake Trailhead ↗Inyo National Forest
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 Ansel Adams Wilderness.
- inAnsel Adams Wilderness ↗Wilderness · FS/NPS · 231,619 acres
- 0.2 miSierra National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,418,790 acres
- 5.1 miOwens River Headwaters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 14,698 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Devils Postpile National Monument Ranger CabinBuilding · Mammoth Lakes · 4.4 mi
Natural features
The campground is forested with lodgepole pine, providing partial shade and a private setting. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet at the base of snow-capped, 11,059' Mammoth Mountain, a popular skiing destination. A cascading waterfall flows into one of the lakes. The mountains are abundant with wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds.
Recreation
The eastern Sierras are known for great trout fishing, and the 108-acre lakes are a prime location for it. Anglers can cast for rainbow, brook and brown trout while watching a waterfall tumble into the lake. The calm waters are also inviting for canoes and kayaks. Power boats must have electric motors. Several trails offer a variety of hikes nearby, including a 4-mile trail on Mammoth Mountain and two shorter nature trails along the lakes. Families enjoy attending educational programs scheduled throughout the summer.
Nearby
Mammoth Lakes Basin contains several additional popular lakes to explore for fishing and boating, and Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort offers year-round recreation. Visitors can also access the magnificent John Muir Wilderness nearby, which stretches 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra Nevadas, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially-carved terrain. Abundant hiking and horseback riding trails are available.
Guidebooks for Inyo National Forest and California
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Twin Lakes Campground?
Sites at Twin Lakes Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at www.recreation.gov OPERATED BY: RRM-CLM Services, DBA Inyo Recreation… Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Twin Lakes Campground?
$32.00 per night per site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Twin Lakes Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Twin Lakes Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Twin Lakes Campground have?
94 sites, including 93 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Twin Lakes Campground?
The longest site here provides 55 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 Twin Lakes Campground?
Picnic tables, campfire rings, flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Twin Lakes Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Twin Lakes Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Twin Lakes Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Twin Lakes Campground?
Sites 048, 049, 050, and 054 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Twin Lakes Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Twin Lakes Campground?
The eastern Sierras are known for great trout fishing, and the 108-acre lakes are a prime location for it. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation