Leavitt Meadows
Campground · 16 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bridgeport · Closed to Public Access
- 16
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 7,440 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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.
Recreation
Leavitt Meadows campground is popular for fishing, hiking, and backpacking.
Facilities
The Leavitt Meadows campground has small RV (less than 24 feet in length) and tent friendly sites. All sites offer picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. The campground has vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Natural Features
Leavitt Meadows is at an elevation of 7200 feet.
The facts
- Season: Late May – Late September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 16 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Leavitt Meadows
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
16 campsites at Leavitt Meadows
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Leavitt Meadows | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
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.
38.33780, -119.55420 · 38°20'16.1"N 119°33'15.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 5.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 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 Leavitt Meadows
- Can you reserve a site at Leavitt Meadows?
- Yes, Leavitt Meadows is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Leavitt Meadows have?
- 16 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Leavitt Meadows?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Leavitt Meadows.
- Does Leavitt Meadows have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
Also listed by
Leavitt Meadows also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Leavitt Meadows'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 Leavitt Meadows
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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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