Twin Lakes is an

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and

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(CDP) in

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, United States. It is located on the east side of the

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, 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 southwest of

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. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, with a population of 45. Mono Village Resort is part of the community. The resort attracts hundreds of fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts every year. 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 Bridgeport Reservoir is a man-made reservoir at the lower end of Bridgeport Valley in Mono County, California. Its earth-filled dam was constructed in 1923 by the Walker River Irrigation District, along the East Walker River. The lake has a stora ...

. 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.

Demographics

Twin Lakes first appeared as a

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in the 2020 U.S. Census.

2020 Census

References

Census-designated places in Mono County, California Census-designated places in California {{MonoCountyCA-geo-stub