Twin Bridges, being located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offers various recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nearby ski resorts during the winter season. In the summer, activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and boating are popular. The recreational semantics of visiting Twin Bridges revolve around engaging in outdoor activities and enjoying the natural amenities of the area.
Twin Lakes, located in Eastern California
We stayed in Twin Lakes, outside of Bridgeport, California – Bridgeport is a small town in eastern California, Mono County – we actually went into Nevada and back into California to get there on 395 from Sacramento. It is a high desert county. and is known for a lot of outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, camping, cabin rentals, rving, and more. It is a seasonal area, with snow in the winter, closing down a lot of the activities, and camping.
Twin Lakes Camping out of Bridgeport
We stayed in an RV park, Twin Lakes Resort, on Lower Twin Lake, a pretty area outside the town of Bridgeport, with
a few more trees than in the actual town of Bridgeport. No cell phone service in this area which can sometimes be a good thing! There are a few options for Twin Lakes Camping. This resort, along with Mono Village on Upper Twin Lake has RV spaces, cabins for rent, a store, a deli, and a marina with boat rentals. Doc and Al’s is another park with RV spaces and cabins for rent.
We stayed quite busy during our 4-day stay. One day we rented a patio boat and the family (minus me who doesn’t fish) went fishing. I joined up with them mid-morning and went for the boat ride. Twin Lakes are very pretty alpine lakes and a beautiful area surrounded by towering mountains. There is a beautiful view of Matterhorn Peak, the tallest mountain in the Sawtooth Ridge. This is a great view to have every day from where you are staying!
We wandered in to check out the town of Bridgeport one day – and found the local ice cream shop. There are actually quite a few places to eat in this town, and all looked like they had their share of people. We had dinner at the local Mexican restaurant, which was good. We look forward to going back and trying more of the local fare.
Bodie State Historic Park
On another day we took a trip to Bodie State Historic Park, and really enjoyed seeing this Ghost Town. Bodie State Historic Park showcases what life was like during the gold rush. Bodie is one of the largest unrestored ghost towns where you can explore houses, shops, saloons, churches, and more. There is so much to see and share about Bodie, that I’ve written a blog on it. Click here to see more on Bodie.
Twin Bridges has a rich history, particularly related to the development of transportation infrastructure in the region. The area was named after the two bridges that crossed the South Fork of the American River. Visiting Twin Bridges from a historical perspective could involve learning about the construction of these bridges, their significance, and any associated historical landmarks or sites.
