Twin Lakes, Mono County, California

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Twin Lakes
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Twin Lakes
Coordinates: 38°9′56″N119°19′36″W / 38.16556°N 119.32667°W / 38.16556; -119.32667
Country United States
State California
County Mono
Area
[1]
  Total5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2)
  Land4.17 sq mi (10.80 km2)
  Water1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)  0%
Elevation
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7,090 ft (2,160 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total45
  Density11/sq mi (4.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP Code
93517 (Bridgeport)
Area code(s) 442/760
FIPS code 06-81048
GNIS feature ID2804105 [2]

Twin Lakes is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mono County, California, United States. It is located on the east side of the Sierra Nevada, encompassing the lakes of the same name and extending north down the outlet valley of Robinson Creek. The area is part of Toiyabe National Forest and is 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Bridgeport. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, with a population of 45. [3]

Mono Village Resort is part of the community. The resortt attracts hundreds of fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts every year. [4]

The main tourist attraction of the settlement is the two lakes known as Twin Lakes. Both of these lakes are filled with water from Robinson's Creek which flows down from the top of the mountains and ends at the Bridgeport Reservoir. Both lakes have boat access and the Upper Twin allows for water sports. The area has trailheads for many backcountry hiking trails. The settlement is on the back side of Yosemite which makes it attractive to expert backpackers and horseback tours.

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References

  1. "2022 U.S. Gazetteer Files: California". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Twin Lakes Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. 1 2 "P1. Race – Twin Lakes CDP (Mono County), California: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  4. "Annett's Mono Village".