Can you reserve a site at Trumbull Lake?

Yes, Trumbull Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Trumbull Lake have?

42 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Trumbull Lake?

82 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Trumbull Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Trumbull Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Trumbull Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Trumbull Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Trumbull Lake, California — 30 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

Trumbull Lake offers canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout in a beautiful natural setting.

Facilities

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. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Check in for campsites is 2pm, check out is noon.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shores of quiet Trumbull Lake, a 100-acre lake surrounded by towering peaks and glacier-carved cirques. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade in most campsites. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

The Virginia Lakes area is very close, offering additional canoeing and fishing. The Virginia Lake Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, provides access into the adjacent Hoover Wilderness Area and Yosemite National Park. Bodie State Park.

The facts

Season: Early June – Early October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
30 bookable sites
42 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 82 ft
Up to 18 people per site
Loops: BDBL, MANAGEMENT SITES, TRPL, TRUM

Site types

29 Standard Nonelectric
12 Management
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

42 campsites at Trumbull Lake

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
002	BDBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	37 ft	12
006	BDBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	18 ft	12
009	BDBL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	12
20	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
21	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
25	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
26	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
28	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
29	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
31	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
33	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
35	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
36	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
45	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	6
040	TRPL	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	27 ft	18
001	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6
003	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	53 ft	6
004	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	47 ft	6
005	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	82 ft	6
007	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	6
008	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	6
010	TRUM	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	26 ft	6
011	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	27 ft	6
012	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	6
013	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	46 ft	6
014	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	26 ft	6
015	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	6
016	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	39 ft	6
017	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	6
018	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	29 ft	6
019	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	6
027	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	6	🐾
030	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—
032	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—
034	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—
037	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—	—
038	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	6
039	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	6
041	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	6
042	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	6
043	TRUM	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	32 ft	6

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.

38.05056, -119.25722 · 38°3'2.0"N 119°15'26.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	4.9	4.7	4.0	2.0	1.3	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	1.3	2.4	4.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Trumbull Lake

Can you reserve a site at Trumbull Lake?: Yes, Trumbull Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Trumbull Lake have?: 42 sites in total, of which 30 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Trumbull Lake?: 82 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Trumbull Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Trumbull Lake.
Are campfires allowed at Trumbull Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Trumbull Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Trumbull Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Trumbull Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Per Day: $34 Single/ $50 Double/$65 Triple/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Restrictions:

California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
Dog must be on a leash at campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Trumbull Lake

Green Creek Group 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Saddlebag Lake Trailhead Group Camp 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crags Campground 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground 1.3 mi · Campground
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground 2.1 mi · Campground
Sawmill Walk-in Campground 6.6 mi · Campground
Junction Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Ellery Lake Campground 7.8 mi · Campground
Big Bend Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
Tioga Lake Campground 8.5 mi · Campground
Aspen Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
Crags Campground 9.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Trumbull Lake