Trumbull Lake
TRUMBULL LAKE
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
Trumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails.Facilities
This campground contains several single-family sites, a few double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Check in for campsites is 2pm, check out is noon.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the shores of quiet Trumbull Lake, a 100-acre lake surrounded by towering peaks and glacier-carved cirques. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade in most campsites. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.Recreation
Trumbull Lake offers canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout in a beautiful natural setting.Nearby Attractions
The Virginia Lakes area is very close, offering additional canoeing and fishing. The Virginia Lake Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, provides access into the adjacent Hoover Wilderness Area and Yosemite National Park. Bodie State Park.
Important Notices
- Caution: Black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Opening and closing dates depend heavily upon weather conditions
- A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground
- This campground has first-come, first-served sites
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
- BOATING - Canoeing
Directions
Travel 13.5 miles south of Bridgeport on Highway 395. Turn right at Conway Summit. Travel 5.9 miles on Forest Road 21 to where the asphalt turns to gravel. Turn right at campground entrance.
Contact Information
Phone: 760-932-7092
P.O. BOX 472BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 032, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 040, Loop TRPL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 037, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BDBL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop TRUM, Type Rv Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BDBL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 039, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 043, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 038, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BDBL, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 041, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 034, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 042, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop TRUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
