Trumbull Lake Campground / Bridgeport Area

Trumbull Lake Campground          Area: South of Bridgeport

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Administered by: Bridgeport Ranger District (760) 873-2400

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/bridgeport.shtml

Elevation: 9,500

Description: Trumbull Lake Campground is settled in an alpine environment on Trumbull Lake. Lodgepole pine trees provide good shade.

Season Length: June-October, subject to weather conditions

Number of sites: 45

Fee: $15 plus $6 for each additional vehicle

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 35 feet    No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bridgeport

Nearby facilities: Virginia Lakes has a restaurant and country store

Nearby fishing: Trumbull Lake and Virginia Lake

Reservations:  Yes.  Sites 1-18, 34-43, can be reserved through www.recreation.gov or toll free at 877-444-6777 mid June through Labor Day weekend. Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to arrival.

Additional information:  Bodie State Historic Park is approximately 20 miles away. Five toilet buildings are accessible to people with disabilities. The access road is paved, but the campground road is unpaved.  Pets must be kept on a leash.   An extra $6.fee is charged for each additional vehicle. Please note that the dates and prices above are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or phone toll free at 877-444-6777 mid May through Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Bridgeport Ranger District.

Directions:  From Bridgeport travel approximately 12 miles on Highway 395, turn right at Conway Summit on Virginia Lakes Road. Go approximately six miles on Virginia Lakes Road, the campground is on right hand side of road.