Sonora Bridge
Campground · 23 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Bridgeport · Closed to Public Access
- 23
- Bookable sites
- up to 6
- People per site
- 6,700 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Sonora Bridge campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of Jeffrey Pines. Campground is close to fishing on West Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Nearby picnic area, near Tule Lake, has accessible facilities.
Facilities
This tent and RV friendly campground offers primitive single family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
The campground does not have potable water.
Natural Features
Sonora Bridge campground is at an elevation of 6300 feet.
The facts
- Season: Late May – Early October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 23 bookable sites
- Up to 6 people per site
- Loops: Sonora Bridge
Site types
- 23 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
23 campsites at Sonora Bridge
Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 8 | Sonora Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | Sonora Bridge | 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 one mile. The campground is on left hand side of road.
38.36740, -119.48180 · 38°22'2.6"N 119°28'54.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 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 Sonora Bridge
- Can you reserve a site at Sonora Bridge?
- Yes, Sonora Bridge is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sonora Bridge have?
- 23 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Sonora Bridge?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sonora Bridge.
- Does Sonora Bridge have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
Also listed by
Sonora Bridge also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sonora Bridge's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $24 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.
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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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