Trumbull Lake
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing
Location: BRIDGEPORT, CA, CA
Price: From $34 per night
Price range: $34–$65 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (139 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.This campground contains several single-family sites, a few double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Trumbull Lake offers scenic alpine camping at 9,980 feet with excellent fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout, plus access to ten alpine lakes in the area and local trails for exploration.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also watch for western rattlesnakes, mule deer, and greater sage-grouse
Insider tips for Trumbull Lake: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Firewood available for purchase on-site Bring a canoe or fishing gear for the scenic alpine lake
Skip Trumbull Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You're planning a visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Trumbull Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Green Creek Group (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp (Lee Vining, CA), Crags Campground (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport (BRIDGEPORT, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trumbull Lake
Cell signal at Trumbull Lake (BRIDGEPORT, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Trumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.This campground contains several single-family sites, a few double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Bring a canoe or fishing gear for the scenic alpine lake
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Travel 13.5 miles south of Bridgeport on Highway 395. Turn right at Conway Summit. Travel 5.9 miles on Forest Road 21 to where the asphalt turns to gravel. Turn right at campground entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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