Leavitt Meadows Campground is beside the West Walker River in beautiful Leavitt Meadow. Two-mile-long Leavitt Meadow is in the Eastern Sierra at the foot of Sonora Pass, 24 miles west of Bridgeport. Many visitors to the area enjoy fishing in the river and hiking into the adjacent Hoover Wilderness. Sparkling mountain lakes and cascading streams are within reach of day hikers. A bridge spans the West Walker River providing access to the main trails into the wilderness.
Leavitt Meadows Campground offers 16 campsites for RV camping and tent camping. Some of the sites are along the river. Jeffrey Pines provide partial shade for many of the campsites; others are more exposed.
History Note: Leavitt Meadow was named after Hiram Leavitt who opened a hostelry there in the 1860s.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate
Leavitt Meadows Campground
Reviews from Previous Campers
2020 - 2024
Restrooms were clean.
Quiet campground right beside the river.
Lots of nice trails, easy hike to lakes.
Wonderful stargazing.
Be prepared for mosquitoes in summer.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Attractions
Campers at the Leavitt Meadows Campground in the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest on the east side of Sonora Pass find many great places to explore.
Fish the West Walker River, Poore Lake, Secret Lake, Roosevelt Lake, and Lane Lake.
Hike up the trail into the Hoover Wilderness.
Take a trail ride or arrange an overnight packtrip with Leavitt Meadows Pack Station. They know all the best places to camp in the Hoover Wilderness.
Follow the emigrant trail up through Pickel Meadow and across into Leavitt Meadow.
Drive a few miles up the pass to a turnout to a viewpoint for Leavitt Falls.
Mountain bike along a network of logging roads
Take your 4-wheel drive vehicle up the road to Leavitt Lake.
Drive down to the scenic Bridgeport Valley. Visit Twin Lakes.
Make a scenic drive up over Sonora Pass to Kennedy Meadows.
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Key Leavitt Meadows Campground Regulations
Fires are only permitted in provided fire rings.
To avoid problems with bears. please store all foods, soap, and garbage in bear boxes.
Reviews from Previous Campers
2020 - 2024