Sonora Bridge

Sonora Bridge

Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

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.

Sonora Bridge Campground is a 23-site campground open late April to mid September. Located on the Wlest Walker River in a Jeffrey pine forest, this location provides peaceful rustic camping for fishermen and hikers on Sonora Pass between Bridgeport and Walker, Ca. Views encompass the high Sierra peaks that surround Sonora Pass. Scenic Leavitt Meadows is 4.5 miles west.

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.

Important Notices

  • The campground does not have potable water.

  • Campsites are First Come First Serve. Sites are available for campers as they become vacant, and availability is not guaranteed. A site may only be occupied when you are physically present and ready to camp and payment has been made. Sites cannot be held for arriving campers.

  • Pass Discounts: If you use a pass discount you must provide your pass and photo identification upon check in or upon Camp Host request. If you received a pass discount for which you weren't eligible you must pay the difference in price upon arrival.

  • Fire Restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions (or red flag warnings), at which point campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Please check with Camp Host before starting a campfire.

  • 6-person limit : There is a max of 6 people per single campsite. If you exceed this number, please purchase two sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to protect the natural resources and minimize noise levels. Double sites have a 12-person max, Triple sites have an 18-person max.

  • Generators may be used from 6am-10pm; Quiet hours in the campground are 10pm-6am.

  • Falling objects: Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots, trunks or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound and very little time to react). Report falling branches and trees to the Ranger.

  • Fire Rings: Do not build additional fire rings. Glass, aluminum and food are prohibited in fire rings. Logs must fit within the fire ring. Chainsaws are not allowed. Fires must be extinguished with water and be cool to the touch before leaving campsite or going to bed.

  • Pets must be on a leash and under the owners' control while in the campground. Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes. Aggressive pets may be asked to leave the campground for campers' safety and enjoyment. Please pick up and dispose of pet waste in dumpsters.

  • Extra vehicle fee: Camping fee includes one RV with tow vehicle or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is NOT included with the camping fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. The extra vehicle must fit on the parking spur at the site.

Directions

<p>1. From Highway 395 south in Bridgeport, drive approximately 17 miles to Highway 108, Sonora Junction.</p> <p>2. Turn left on Highway 108 and go approximately one mile. The campground is on left hand side of road.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 760-932-7070

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