Leavitt Meadows
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside
Location: Bridgeport, CA, CA
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Leavitt Meadows campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River. Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for a horse or foot trail along the West Walker River into an area of lake-filled basins. Many climbers use this trail to approach Tower Peak, which offers both technical climbs and scrambles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/leavitt-meadows to be notified when sites open up.
Leavitt Meadows is an ideal base for hiking, backpacking, and fishing along the West Walker River in the Eastern Sierra, with sites overlooking the river and access to Sonora Pass trails and Tower Peak approaches.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Sierra Garter Snake present in the area. Also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mule Deer, White-tailed Jackrabbit, Common Poorwill, Long-eared Owl, Canada Goose, and Williamson's Sapsucker.
Insider tips for Leavitt Meadows: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites Limit RV size to 27ft or smaller; road through campground is rough and tight for larger vehicles Tent and utility vans are recommended over full RVs
Skip Leavitt Meadows if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You have an RV larger than 27 feet. You plan to fish—recent campers reported very poor fishing conditions.
Best time to visit Leavitt Meadows: July-September — Peak season within May-October operating window with optimal weather for hiking and river activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Sonora Bridge (Bridgeport, CA), Obsidian (Bridgeport, CA), Chris Flat (Bridgeport, CA), Bootleg (Bridgeport, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Leavitt Meadows
Cell signal at Leavitt Meadows (Bridgeport, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Leavitt Meadows campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River. Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for a horse or foot trail along the West Walker River into an area of lake-filled basins. Many climbers use this trail to approach Tower Peak, which offers both technical climbs and scrambles.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 16 sites
Limit RV size to 27ft or smaller; road through campground is rough and tight for larger vehicles
Tent and utility vans are recommended over full RVs
Peak season within May-October operating window with optimal weather for hiking and river activities
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
1. From Highway 395 south in Bridgeport, drive approximately 17 miles to Highway 108 Sonora Junction. 2. Turn left on Highway 108 and go approximately six miles. The campground is on left hand side of highway.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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