Twain Harte Lake Association

LAKE RULES


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TWAIN HARTE LAKE ASSOCIATION

Lake Rules

The Board of Directors authorizes the Lake Manager, Assistant Lake Manager, and Head Lifeguard to remove any and all persons for offensive, annoying, or disturbing conduct or for willfully violating these rules. Violation of these rules by any member, their guest or their renter, may result in the member's loss of Lake Privileges or loss of Membership in Twain Harte Lake Association.

General Rules

  1. No food or drink is allowed on the Lake premises except that which is purchased and consumed at the Snack Shack. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages can be consumed on lake premises or in the parking area, except at Board approved events. Drinking water in clear plastic containers is allowed.
  2. No dogs and other animals are allowed on the Lake premises at any time.
  3. No TOBACCO in any form is allowed within the fenced area of the Lake property. This includes the use of "E-cigarettes", and Vaping. The use of marijuana is not allowed on the Twain Harte Lake Association Property to include the parking areas.
  4. Proper swim attire is required at all times for all ages. Children or babies that are not "potty trained" may enter the water if they are wearing a swim diapers/plastic pants with a swim suit.
  5. No tents or Pop-ups allowed. Shade control limited to standard size beach umbrellas.
  6. No running on the bridge, on the rock, on the beach or on the rafts.
  7. No loud music. Music devices must be used with headsets on lake property and the parking area.

Swimming Safety

  1. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a responsible person 16 years or older.
  2. All swimmers under 18 who want to swim outside the roped swimming areas without an adult, immediately available to give aid, must pass a swim test each year. Lifeguards may require ANY swimmer to pass a swim test if there is concern about his/her swimming ability and safety.
  3. No diving from the platforms closest to the beach.
  4. No paddleboards or boats or large inflatables allowed inside the roped areas.
  5. No large, oversized flotation and blow-up toys allowed. Single mattresses, inflatable rings for children, small dinghy/inflatable boats are allowed. Dinghy or inflatable boats may be secured at east end of lake. Size guidelines are posted at the gatehouse.
  6. No swimming under rafts or diving platforms or between dam edge and swim lane markers.
  7. No frisbees, footballs or other items that might cause injury or annoyance can be used on the beach, rock, or inside the roped swimming area.
  8. All directions given by lifeguard staff must be followed immediately. Areas in front of the lifeguard stands must be kept clear.

Other Rules

  1. Entrance to the Lake for Members and Guests shall be through the Gatehouse or Rock turnstile. Renters must enter through the Gatehouse. Handstamp is available for same day reentry.
  2. Spaces for sunbathing on the Beach and Rock are on a first-come basis. If spaces are left unoccupied for more than 90 minutes, towels and chairs may be removed by members of the lake staff.
  3. Fishing is for children 16 years and under with a limit of 3 fish per person or 5 per family. Fishing is not allowed in any area where swimmers are present or in the east end of the lake beyond the buoy. Fishing is allowed from the dam after 6:00 pm. Please secure all hooks and tackle on fishing equipment to avoid any injuries.
  4. No unmanned aerial vehicles are allowed on lake property between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day Weekend.
  5. No business operation of any kind is allowed without permission of the Twain Harte Lake Association Board of Directors.
  6. Twain Harte Lake Association is not responsible for lost or stolen items including chairs and other beach items that are stored on or near the pipe racks provided for the convenience of members. Items improperly stored may be discarded at any time. Items left at the end of the season may be removed and discarded by members of the lake staff.

SAFETY ADVISORY:

Swimming and water activities at Twain Harte Lake are voluntary recreational activities undertaken at each participant's own risk. Each person is responsible for their own safety and for the safety of any minor in their care. Lifeguards are present to assist in emergencies and to help enforce lake rules, but their presence does not eliminate the inherent risks of water activities or guarantee individual safety. Any person who has not passed the THLA Swim Test, or who is not a confident swimmer, is strongly encouraged to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device (PFD), regardless of activity.

Contact Information

Twain Harte Lake Association
P.O. Box 338
Twain Harte, CA  95383

Phone: 209-586-4449
Email: thlake@sbcglobal.net

Reviewed and Revised: May 2026