U.S. Forest Service · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · California

Sonora Bridge

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov23 sitesPets ok

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1fire
active
Tmu Rx Support (prescribed burn) · 47 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups23
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonLate May to Early October
ForestHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
BookingNo reservations needed, first come, first serve.
FeesPer Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
RulesCalifornia 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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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sonora Bridge20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 2.01 inches of precipitation, 7.4 inches of snowFebruary: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 8.2 inches of snowMarch: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowApril: 0.62 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowMay: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowJune: 0.44 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.23 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowNovember: 0.78 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.51 inches of precipitation, 7.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 26.7°F averageFebruary: 29.2°F averageMarch: 36.3°F averageApril: 42.0°F averageMay: 49.2°F averageJune: 57.7°F averageJuly: 64.2°F averageAugust: 62.3°F averageSeptember: 55.7°F averageOctober: 45.3°F averageNovember: 35.8°F averageDecember: 28.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bridgeport, 16 miles from the campground at 6,470 feet, station USC00041072 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 10 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 32 inches a year on the same inches scale.

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.

Coordinates38.3674° N, 119.4818° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Tmu Rx Support

    47 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearBear Valley Adventure Company ↗31 mi
Dump stationDump Station ↗34.7 mi
RV sales & serviceCustom Truck Accessories ↗55.5 mi

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Sonora Creek
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 2 mi
    Spring 3
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 2.1 mi
    Lower Spring Spur
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
  • 2.2 mi
    Kirman Lake
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.6 mi
    Burt Canyon ↗
    11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.6 mi
    Grouse Meadow Trail
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Carson-Iceberg Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Sonora Bridge campground is at an elevation of 6300 feet.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sonora Bridge?

Sites at Sonora Bridge are reservable on Recreation.gov. No reservations needed, first come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sonora Bridge?

Per Day: $24 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sonora Bridge?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Sonora Bridge have?

23 sites, including 23 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sonora Bridge?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sonora Bridge. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Sonora Bridge is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Chris Flat (2.3 mi), Bootleg (3.8 mi), and Leavitt Meadows (4.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby