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Twin Lakes
(the Bridgeport version)
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As mentioned elsewhere on this site, there are quite a few lakes in
California carrying the Twin Lakes moniker. This Twin Lakes is located a
short drive southwest of Bridgeport, CA.
There are two lakes, Upper and Lower Twin Lakes. Lower is not quite as
attractive, but excellent for fishing. Upper Twin Lakes is quite
beautiful. The Upper lake also features an excellent private campground at
the head of the lake, Mono Village. There is a launch ramp at Mono
Village, and you can also put-in car toppers at many locations. Photos in
the first set below are of Upper Twin Lakes. Skiboats are allowed on Upper
Twin, there is a low speed limit on Lower Twin.
First set of photos below show Upper Twin.
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Mono Village Resort is at the center of photo.
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At Mono Village camping. Deer strolling through campground.
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Fresh water otter playing in lake. Trust us, he is there :)
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Small marina and launch area at Mono Village.
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The following set of photos below also show Upper Twin Lake
- these are newer photos, taken August 2006.
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Entrance to the campground, Annett's Mono Village
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Boathouse
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Marina
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View from campground looking West/Southwest
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General Store - decent selection a surprisingly reasonable prices.
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Another view of boathouse, marina behind
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Beach by marina, used by waterskiiers in the mornings
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Looking east
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Night view from Campground's general store, looking south
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Heading up Robinson Creek, on the south side of the campground. This is looking west.
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The bridge is more or less the "head of navigation". Bridge is at upper end of campground
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Playing with the current on Robinson Creek
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Paved launch ramp at marina
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Over the sandbar between Upper Twin Lake and Robinson Creek
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We are heading over the sandbar from the lake into Robinson Creek
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View of marina, campground, looking west/northwest
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Looking east
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Photo set below shows pictures of Lower Twin Lake from August 2006
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Looking to the southwest
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South shore of lake
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Looking southeast along Upper Twin
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View along the eastern shoreline
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There is a small marina by Lower Twin Lake Resort.
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View of downtown Bridgeport, closest town to the lakes. This is Hwy 395 looking east.
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(under construction)
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