Bootleg
Campground · 63 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Toiyabe National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 63
- Bookable sites
- 7,035 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Bootleg campground offers solitude and a chance to get away from crowds in shaded Jeffrey Pines. The campground is across highway from West Walker River which has good fishing opportunities.
Recreation
Facilities
Bootleg is a tent and RV-friendly campground that offers single family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground has four restroom buildings that house flush toilets. Drinking water and garbage service is provided. Firewood is available to purchase from the host.
Natural Features
Campground is at an elevation of 6600 feet.
The facts
- Season: Late May – Mid-September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 63 bookable sites
Site types
- 63 Standard Nonelectric
63 campsites at Bootleg
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 13 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 14 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 15 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 16 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 17 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 18 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 19 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 21 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 22 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 23 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 24 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 25 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 26 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 27 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 28 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 29 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 30 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 31 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 32 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 33 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 34 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 36 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 37 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 38 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 39 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 40 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 41 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 42 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 43 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 44 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 45 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 46 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 47 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 48 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 49 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 50 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 51 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 52 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 53 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 54 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 55 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 56 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 57 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 58 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 59 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 60 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 61 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 62 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 63 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
From Bridgeport, drive approximately 22 miles north on U.S. Highway 395. Campground is on left hand side of highway in Walker Canyon.
38.41770, -119.45350 · 38°25'3.7"N 119°27'12.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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More photos
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Common questions about Bootleg
- Can you reserve a site at Bootleg?
- Yes, Bootleg is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Bootleg have?
- 63 sites.
Also listed by
Bootleg also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bootleg's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $28 Single/$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.
Camping near Bootleg
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- Honeymoon Flat 16.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Robinson Creek South 17.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Desert Creek Campground 15.4 mi · Campground
- Deadman Campground 17.4 mi · Campground
- Baker Campground 17.5 mi · Campground
- Paha Campground 17.6 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 760-932-7070
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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