In October we stayed over night in the Mammoth Lakes area. The next day we explored the area and found a beautiful spot called Twin Lakes. There was a campground near by, people kayaking and fishing.
At 8,600 feet, Twin Lakes - really a single lake with a narrow choke in the middle - is the lowest lake in the Lakes Basin and the only one accessible by car year-round. Nestled between Panorama Dome and the steep southern flank of Mammoth Mountain, Twin Lakes is a popular fishing destination and the source of Mammoth Creek.