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Twin Lakes can be found on the Pyramid Peak USGS quad topo map. Twin Lakes is a lake in El Dorado County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.8691, -120.1924 and the altitude is 7989 feet (2435 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Twin Lakes should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Twin Lakes are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.8691
Longitude: -120.1924
Elevation: 7989 ft (2435 m)
Locator Map - Twin Lakes
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 55°F - Low: 36°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 47 to 62 higher elevations...60 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 61°F - Low: 39°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 52 to 67 higher elevations...65 to 75 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds around 10 mph.
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Tuesday:
High: 67°F - Low: 43°F
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Sunny...warmer. Highs 62 to 77.
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Wednesday:
High: 73°F - Low: 49°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 67 to 82.
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Thursday:
High: 77°F - Low: 46°F
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Clear. Lows 45 to 60. Highs 70 to 85.
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Friday:
High: 77°F - Low: 42°F
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Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 57. Highs 71 to 86.
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Nearby Trails
Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lakes (Distance: 2.2 mi)
Climb a forested trail to three magnificent lakes. Besides opportunities for swimming, picnicking, and camping, you’ll be treated to expansive views of steep-sided granite Sierra peaks that pierce the...
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From the guidebook "100 Classic Hikes in Northern California"
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Placerville, CA - Hiking - length:5.6 mi
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Grouse, Hemlock, and Smith Lakes (Distance: 2.2 mi)
The short hike to these three beautiful lakes rewards hikers of all ages with stunning vistas down onto Wrights Lake and the Crystal Basin from up on the edge of the Crystal Range. Your hike begins in...
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From the guidebook "Five-Star Trails Around Lake Tahoe"
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Kyburz, CA - Hiking - length:6 mi
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Island and Twin Lakes (Distance: 2.2 mi)
This hike is challenging because of its difficult, flower-lined trail, but its destination is well worth the effort. By continuing past Twin Lakes and ascending to a meltwater lake above it, hikers ca...
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From the guidebook "Five-Star Trails Around Lake Tahoe"
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Kyburz, CA - Hiking - length:8 mi
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Island Lake Trail (Distance: 2.2 mi)
Classic Desolation Wilderness scenery, including craggy peaks and glacier-scoured cirques harboring crystal-blue lakes, abounds on this trip into two tributary canyons of Silver Creek. While the maint...
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From the guidebook "Sierra North: Backcountry Trips in California's Sierra Nevada"
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Kyburz, CA - Hiking - length:8 mi
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Twin Lakes Trail: Desolation Wilderness (Distance: 2.2 mi)
The relatively short but steep hike to Twin Lakes in the Desolation Wilderness is a classic alpine hike in the northern Sierra. The glaciated granite, sparse forest cover, cascading streams, and alpin...
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From the guidebook "Top Trails Sacramento"
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Kyburz, CA - Hiking - length:5 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Pine Cone Acre Motel (Distance: 9 mi)
This 22 unit family resort located just off Highway 89 is nestled among tall pine trees in a quiet park-like setting with onsite heated pool picnic area and playground.
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735 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6500
Price from: $120
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Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe (Distance: 11 mi)
The Apex Inn is conveniently located on Emerald Bay Road, Hwy 50-89 in beautiful South Lake Tahoe. We offer clean, quiet non smoking rooms in a serene Alpine setting near the campgrounds. We are also ...
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1171 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $79
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Pistantes Coyote Den (Distance: 11 mi)
Earl and Lorraine Pistante are the owners of Pistantes Coyote Den. They purchased the Motel in December of 2003. Earl was born and raised in the Bay Area and Lorraine from Idaho and moved to CA in 198...
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1211 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $102
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Tahoe Valley Lodge (Distance: 11 mi)
Your hotel is at the quiet wooded corner of Highway 50 and Tahoe Keys Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe. Between Lake Tahoe and the pristine High Sierra mountains in a tranquil mountain setting of tall pi...
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2241 Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $212
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Econo Lodge South Lake Tahoe (Distance: 12 mi)
The Econo Lodge South Lake Tahoe is within walking distance of Lake Tahoe and El Dorado Beach. The hotel is located 3.5 miles from the casinos and 3 miles from the famous Heavenly Valley Ski Resort. A...
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2659 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $65
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