Twain Harte
Golf, Vacation Cabins, Swimming, Outdoor Concerts, and Restaurants
Twain Harte is a vibrant, family-oriented mountain community of 2,500 residents. Twain Harte has retained its small-town charm while at the same time offering a broad range of recreational activities for children and adults. Many families make a vacation at Twain Harte an annual tradition.
For members of the homeowners association (or for those renting a cabin from someone with a membership), Twain Harte Lake offers hours of summer fun. A community pool, golf, miniature golf, tennis, bocce ball, weekly free outdoor concerts, special events, nearby hiking, biking and fishing - the list of fun at Twain Harte seems endless.
Twain Harte Lodging
Vacation Cabin Rentals
Twain Harte has a variety of cabins which can be rented from a few days up to several weeks at a time. The cabins range from basic one-bedroom hideaways to elegant mountain retreats with hot tubs, flat screen TVs, soaring stone fireplaces, and libraries of books, games, and DVDs. Recreation opportunities are always close at hand. When you rent, check to see if the owners have Twain Harte Lake privileges for guests.
For more about renting a cabin near Twain Harte, see Cabin Rentals.
Bed and Breakfasts
There are two bed and breakfast establishments in Twain Harte. The McCaffrey House is a delightfully warm and charming three-story country inn nestled in a quiet forest hollow outside of Twain Harte.
For more about Twain Harte Bed and Breakfasts, see Bed and Breakfasts.
Motels
The Wildwood Motor Inn is centrally located close to downtown and to Eproson Park. The El Dorado Motel is on Twain Harte Drive across from the golf course.
For more about Twain Harte Motels, see Motels.
Twain Harte Recreation Activities
Golf
The Twain Harte Golf Club is open to the public. The 9-hole course was designed by Robert Baldock, of Fresno, featuring large greens, thick woods, and elaborate landscaping. The Twain Harte Golf Club has a putting green, club house, and the Twain Harte Golf Club Bar and Grill. For Disc golf players, a 9-hole course provides plenty of fun. The club's banquet room and outdoor venue are available for weddings, private parties, and business functions.
Swimming
The Twain Harte public swimming pool is located at 23075 Fuller Road (behind the Post Office) in the town of Twain Harte. It is operated by Tuolumne County Department of Recreation. The pool is open for recreational swimming Monday through Saturday from 1:00-5:00 pm; Family Nights: Friday 7:30 pm-10:00 pm; and Saturdays 6:00 pm-9:00 pm.
For more information about the Twain Harte Pool, see Swimming.
Twain Harte Lake is part of a private homeowners association. If you rent a cabin which belongs to the association then you can get guest passes to use the lake.
Skateboard Park
The Twain Harte Skateboard Park is across the street from Eproson Park, near the entrance to the Golf Club. The skatepark has a minimum of features. Proper safety equipment is required and no bicycles are allowed. There are no posted hours.
Concerts
Twain Harte offers free Concerts in the Pines at Eproson Park every Saturday night during the summer. Music ranges from jazz, to soft rock to classic blues guitar. For a schedule of upcoming concerts, see the Twain Harte Chamber of Commerce's Calendar of Events.
Tennis and Pickleball Courts
Twain Harte's tennis and pickleball courts are located in a forest setting on Marquis Drive. The courts are open from 7:00 AM to dusk.
Miniature Golf
The Twain Harte Miniature Golf, another great recreation destination, is open during the summer months. It is located near the downtown on Fuller Road. 18 holes are only $5 before 6:00 pm and reduced rates after 6:00 pm.
Fishing and Hiking near Twain Harte
Fishing
The best fishing close to Twain Harte is at Lyons Reservoir. Drive up Highway 108 almost 5 miles to a turnoff to Lyons Reservoir. Fishing can only be done from the shore. No boats or swimming are allowed there. For great river fishing, hike upstream from the reservoir and fish the Stanislaus River.
Hiking
The Sugar Pine Railroad Grade Trail begins just outside of Twain Harte. Follow the map to the trailhead on the Confidence - South Fork Road. The easy grade leads all the way to Lyons Reservoir.
Another gentle hike is on Mt. Elizabeth to the north of Twain Harte. This trail follows an old ditch to the west.
For more information about hiking near Twain Harte, see Hiking.
