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Bridgeport Ranger District
OFFICE INFO
75694 US-395 HC 62
Bridgeport, CA 93517
760-932-7070
Mon.-Fri. 8 am to 4:30 pm PST
Sat.-Sun. 8 am to 4:30 pm PST
(Weekend hours only from
Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Closed Federal Holidays
The Bridgeport Ranger District office is located in Bridgeport (pop. 575), California, The District also lies in four counties including Douglas, Lyon, and Mineral in Nevada and Mono in California. The Bridgeport Ranger District is over one million acres in both Nevada (637,654) and California (375,721).
The District is known for being a popular recreation spot in the Eastern Sierra Nevada and western Great Basin, since it borders the Yosemite National Park. The District also manages a congressionally designated winter recreation area located near Sonora Pass in California, which offers extreme backcountry snowmobiling with deep snow, big bowls, and steep mountainous terrain.
Rising from the Great Basin to the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the District includes breathtaking vistas of vast landscapes in both California and Nevada. Elevations on the District range from 4,500 feet at Wilson Canyon to 12,370 feet at Dunderberg Peak, which is the highest point on the Forest. The District spans five mountain ranges and features alpine lakes, rugged backcountry, and beautiful meadows. Vegetation ranges from high alpine plant communities to salt desert flats.
Recreation Sites
Other Visitor Resources
|
Campgrounds |
Season |
Fee (Per Day) |
*Reservations |
Nearest Town(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bootleg Campground |
Late May - mid-September, as weather and conditions allow |
$28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles |
No |
Walker, California |
|
Buckeye Campground |
Late May to late September, as weather and conditions allow |
$24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Chris Flat Campground |
Late April - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle |
No |
Walker, California |
|
Crags Campground |
Late May - September, as weather and conditions allow |
$30 Single/$50 Double/ $65 Triple/$6 Extra Vehicles Group Site (up to 45 people) $150 |
Yes, sites 3, 5, 6, 8-11, 13-20, 22-24, and 26-27 can be reserved at Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Green Creek Campground |
Late April - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$22 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles. Group Site (25 and 50 people) $85 and $125 |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Honeymoon Flat Campground |
Late April - late September, as weather and conditions allow |
$30 Single/$50 Double Site/$6 Extra Vehicles |
Yes, sites 1-18, 34-44 can can be reserve at Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Leavitt Meadows Campground |
Late May to late September, as weather and conditions allow |
$28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles |
No reservations available |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Lower Twin Lake Campground |
Late April - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$34 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles |
Yes, sites 2-15 can be reserved at Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777). |
Bridgeport, CA |
|
Obsidian Campground |
Late May - mid-October, as weather and conditions allow |
$18 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles |
No reservations available |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Paha Campground |
Mid-May - mid-September, as weather and conditions allow |
$32 Single/$50 Double/ $6 Extra Vehicles There is one Yurt available to rent, check the price. |
Yes, reservations are required. Visit Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) for reservations. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Robinson Creek South/ North Camground |
Late April - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$32 Single/ $50 Double/ $6 Extra Vehicles |
Yes, reservations are required. Visit Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) for reservations. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Sorona Bridge Campground |
Late April - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicles. |
No reservations available |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Trumbull Lake Campground |
Early June - early October, as weather and conditions allow |
$34 Single/$50 Double/ $65 Triple/$6 Extra Vehicles. |
Yes, reservations are required. Visit Recreation.gov or by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 606-515-6777 or TDD 877-833-6777) for reservations. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Virginia Creek (Upper/Lower) Dispersed Campground |
Late May - mid-October, as weather and conditions allow |
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
* Reservations can also be made by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777).
Day Use Areas
|
Day Use Areas |
Season |
Fee (Per Day) |
*Reservations |
Nearest Town(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sonora Bridge Picnic Area |
End of April - mid-November |
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Virginal Lake Picnic Area |
June - October, as weather and conditions allow |
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
* Reservations can also be made by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777).
Back to TopTrailheads
|
Trailhead |
Season |
Fee (Per Day) |
*Reservations |
Nearest Town(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Buckeye Trailhead |
May to November |
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Buckeye Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Burt Canyon Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Cattle Creek Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Emma Lake Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Green Creek Trailhead |
June to October |
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Green Creek Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Horse Creek Trailhead |
|
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Horse Creek Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Leavitt Meadows Trailhead |
June to October |
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Leavitt Meadows Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Malybdenite Creek Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Pacific Crest Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Robinson Creek Trailhead |
June to October |
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Leavitt Meadows Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Tamarack Lake Trailhead |
|
No |
No |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Little Slide Canyon Trailhead |
|
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Little Slide Canyon Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
|
Virginia Lakes Trailhead |
June to October |
Wilderness permit trailhead quota fee from the last Friday in June through Sept. 15. |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Virginia Lakes Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
Bridgeport, California |
Sno-Parks
|
Sno-Park |
Season |
Fee |
Nearest Town(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area |
Opens to snowmobiling when snow levels meet the minimum requirement of 24 inches. However, people are still allowed to use this area to enjoy other recreational activities such as snow shoeing and cross country skiing. The area closes every year at the end of April regardless of snow cover. The intent of this action is to reduce user conflicts as snow melts and the California State Route 108 (Sonara Pass Road) corridor nears opening. |
Permits are required for each person entering the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area. They are FREE and can be obtained online. Self-issued permits are also available at the People’s Gate kiosk on California State Route 108 (Sonara Pass Road) about six miles west of U.S. Route 395 between the towns of Bridgeport and Walker, California. |
Bridgeport, California |
Wilderness Areas
|
Wilderness Areas |
Permits |
Acreage |
Maps |
Nearest Town(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hoover Wilderness |
Wilderness permits are required year-round for any overnight stay in the Hoover Wilderness, but not required for day hikes. From the last Friday in June through Sept. 15, wilderness permits to enter the Hoover Wilderness by the Virginia Lakes Trailhead are limited by a trailhead quota. |
99,538 |
Bridgeport, California |
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Wovoka Wilderness |
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