10316 Twin Lakes Road #68, Bridgeport, California 93517, United States
twin lakes resort general store - lower twin lake, bridgeport, ca
Need help finding things to do? Need directions? Have other questions? Stop by our store here on Lower Twin and let us help you out. We have free maps, visitor guides, detailed maps for purchase, directions, and recommended places to visit posted in our visitors' area located in our Deli. Enjoy Free WiFi and a bite to eat while you plan out your adventures here in the High Sierra.
Things to Do
Fishing - twin lakes
Fishing on both the Upper and Lower Twin offers great fun from boat or shore. The top 2 state record Brown Trout comes out of these lakes weighing in at over 26 lbs! Stop by our boathouse and get a map of Lower Twin and find out what bait and lures are working well and where.
Fishing - creeks
Located off of Twin Lakes Road below/before Lower Twin, you can find many roads and trails leading to Robinson Creek. You can also take Buckeye Road off of Twin Lakes Road to fish Buckeye Creek. These fish are stocked frequently by DFW and also have some beautiful wild Browns and Brook Trout.
fishing - rivers
Both the East and West Walker Rivers run just North of Bridgeport. You can access the West Walker by driving North on Highway 395 and the East Walker by driving out on Highway 182. East Walker has special regulations while West Walker is open for the normal fishing season and has no special tackle restrictions.
more fishing
There is a reason why they call this area a fishermen's paradise. There are literally hundreds of lakes, streams, and rivers to fish. Just South of Bridgeport is Virginia Lakes and North is Sonora Pass, along with many other alpine lakes. There are also a ton of backcountry lakes you can hike to and catch Brook Trout, Rainbows, and even Golden Trout.
Hiking - barney lake
hiking - horsetail falls
4-mile hike one way - The trailhead can be reached by parking at Mono Village Resort on Upper Twin Lake. This lake is a beautiful hike and the lake has some great fishing. Once parked, hike up towards the meadow and stay to the right following the trail signs.
hiking - horsetail falls
hiking - horsetail falls
5-mile loop hike - The trailhead can be reached by parking at Mono Village Resort on Upper Twin Lake. This lake is a beautiful hike and the lake has some great fishing. Once parked, take the bridge across the creek and follow the trails around to the right until you cross a walking bridge. After this, turn left and follow the switchbacks.
hiking - sonora pass
hiking - virginia lakes
Highway 108 West, just North of Bridgeport, offers some amazing hikes to some beautiful lakes and waterfalls. Check out Secret Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and Levitt Falls. Photo by Sonora Pass Vacations.
hiking - virginia lakes
hiking - virginia lakes
Virginia Lakes Trail offers amazing views, alpine lakes, waterfalls, and good fishing. Just south of Bridgeport, take Virginia Lakes Road to the end of the road where there is a parking lot.
hiking - lundy canyon
MONO LAKE - SOUTH TUFA
The 100-acre lake offers solid fishing without the usual crowds. A mere 15-minute ride from Lee Vining can have you feeling like you’ve left most other anglers and hikers behind. The man-made lake is long and rather skinny and offers a boat dock and lots of easy shore access.
MONO LAKE - SOUTH TUFA
MONO LAKE - SOUTH TUFA
Mono Lake is South of Bridgeport on Highway 395. On the South Side of the beautiful Salt Lake, you can take the South Tufa Trail and see these amazing Tufa Towers.
Travertine Hot Springs
Located only 12 miles from the resort, you won't want to miss the chance to soak in one of the most beautiful hot springs with the most breathtaking view. Take Twin Lakes Road down to Bridgeport and turn Right at the Shell station / Hwy 395. Take this road just south of town. After you cross the bridge over Walker River, follow the road to the right. Look on your left side for Jack Sawyer Road. Turn left here and follow the dirt road up to the hot springs.
Buckeye hot springs
Located 6 miles from the resort, Buckeye is by far one of the coolest settings for a natural hot spring. Offering many pools set right alongside Buckeye Creek, you will surely enjoy yourself. Please note this hot spring does require a bit of hiking to get down to. There are a couple of trail options to get to the springs. Take Twin Lakes Road towards Bridgeport for 3 miles. Turn left at Buckeye Road. Follow this road for 3 miles. You will see a sign that says “Hot Springs” and points right. Follow this, park at the top of the hill and hike down the hill to the hot springs which are located next to the creek.
Bodie state historic park
Located 29 miles from the resort, Bodie is an original mining town from the late 1800s. What’s left today stands in a state of “arrested decay” and is maintained by the California State Parks System, who took over the town in 1962 to make it a State Historic Park. Take Twin Lakes Road down to Bridgeport and turn Right at the Shell station/Highway 395. Take this road 13 miles south of town and turn left at the sign for Bodie.
June lake loop
Located 40 miles from the resort, June Lake Loop makes a great day trip. Here you will find Grant Lake, Gull Lake, June Lake, Silver Lake, and Rush Creek. Enjoy Fishing, Hiking, Dining, Boating, and much more!
Conway Ranch
Green Creek Road
Located 23 miles from the resort. Explore some of the original buildings still standing from the 1800s with great views of the valley.
Green Creek Road
Walker River (East & West)
Green Creek Road
Located 15 miles from the resort, Green Creek Road makes a great day trip for fishing, hiking, and relaxing. Pack a picnic because you're going to want to stay and fish. Or bring along something to eat as you hike to one of the many alpine lakes, such as Green Lake, while you're exploring here.
Walker River (East & West)
Walker River (East & West)
Walker River (East & West)
From the town of Bridgeport, you can head North on Highway 395. This will take you on a beautiful drive next to the West Walker River. The river will meet the highway about 27 miles from the resort and will run next to the highway for about 15-20 miles from that point. This is another great place to fish and offers a lot of fly fishing options too. You will also enjoy the towns of Walker, Coleville & Topaz along the way.
Topaz Lake
Walker River (East & West)
Walker River (East & West)
Located 52 miles from the resort, Topaz Lake offers fishing, hiking and also has a lodge with a Café & Casino.
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Levitt Meadows Pack Station offers great local horseback riding and pack trips.
resources
Mono County
Bridgeport California
Bridgeport California
The Mono County site offers a ton of info on
visiting the area, things to do, and more.
Bridgeport California
Bridgeport California
Bridgeport California
The Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce has a great website with tons of information.
Visitors Center
Bridgeport California
Visitors Center
The Bridgeport Visitors Center has brochures for places to visit while in the area. Located at 137 Emigrant Street, Bridgeport, California.