Twain Harte Lake Association - a private membership Lake — Attraction in Sonora

This is a wonderful hidden gem, perfect for a summer get-a-way. The lake is private so you must rent a cabin with "lake privileges". It's especially great for families with young children. It has a long sandy beach perfect for making sand castles. There are shallow roped off areas for wading plus 2 slides a bit further out dropping off directly into the lake. Teens enjoy crossing the dam walkway to the Rock where they can sunbathe or make use off the two diving boards. There is also a snack shack with basic lunch items and swirl ice cream and shaved ice....

As lakes go its fine, just another artificial forebay-type lake in the mountains. Many of the local rental cabins have access if their unit has a membership, so if you’re planning on visiting the area and interested in this lake look for one of those. But not letting people bring in their own food is ludicrous, and honestly tacky. Lots of people have dietary restrictions and can’t depend on whatever snack shack food is available.

Much prefer Pinecrest Lake, 30 minutes up the road. Way bigger, more beautiful,...

It's okay, so surprised what they charge the residents each year to access the area. Needs a good amount of work, the roads are horrible. They only have those turnstile type gates to get in, so if you have anything big, kayak, paddle board, chair etc you have to hand it over the fence, and the top part is bad and sharp where the chain link is. Only open to the public before memorial day and after labor day, so plan...