Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport
LOWER TWIN LAKES AT BRIDGEPORT
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
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.Facilities
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.
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.Nearby Attractions
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.
Important Notices
- This is Lower Twin Lakes near Bridgeport, not Twin Lakes at Mammoth Lakes
- Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- A per-day, per-vehicle fee will be collected on-site for extra vehicles
- California fishing regulations are in effect
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 760-932-7092
P.O. BOX 472BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 009, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop LOWE, Type Walk To
- Site 001, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop LOWE, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop LOWE, Type Walk To
- Site 005, Loop LOWE, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop LOWE, Type Walk To
- Site 010, Loop LOWE, Type Standard Nonelectric
