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Campground
Leavitt Meadows
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, California
About this campground
Leavitt Meadows campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River.
Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for a horse or foot trail along the West Walker River into an area of lake-filled basins.
The Leavitt Meadows campground has small RV (less than 24 feet in length) and tent friendly sites.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.337800° N
- Longitude
- 119.554200° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.
Site types
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
- Tent sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Leavitt Meadows campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River. Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for a horse or foot trail along the West Walker River into an area of lake-filled basins. Many climbers use this trail to approach Tower Peak, which offers both technical climbs and scrambles.
Campground elevation is 7800.
Facilities
The Leavitt Meadows campground has small RV (less than 24 feet in length) and tent friendly sites. All sites offer picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. The campground has vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.
Recreation
Leavitt Meadows campground is popular for fishing, hiking, and backpacking. The campground sits along a scenic river in an open meadow area. It's positioned at a trailhead that serves as a gateway to the wilderness areas of the eastern Sierra Nevada. The location offers easy access to multiple hiking trails while providing the convenience of developed camping facilities with running water and restrooms. Its riverside setting makes it popular for both overnight camping and as a starting point for backcountry adventures. Flyfishing is often popular in the river.
Natural Features
Leavitt Meadows is at an elevation of 7200 feet.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
16 sites- Maximum people
- 6
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Has Taxes
- 1
- Scan And Pay
- 1
- Maximum published occupancy
- 6 people per site
- Check-in
- 02:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Leavitt Meadows's official facility record states: All sites offer picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers.
- Fire and stove use
- Leavitt Meadows's official facility record states: All sites offer picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 14, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 14, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 12, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 16, 2026 – Sep 14, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Sep 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonMay 12, 2028 – Sep 24, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $28 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- 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.
- 6-person limit- there is a max of 6 people per single campsite. If you exceed this number, purchase two sites and spread your group and equipment out evenly between campsites. This is to protect the natural resources and minimize noise levels.
- Generators may be used from 6am-10pm. Quiet hours in the campground are 10pm-6am.
- 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. 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.
- FCFS (First Come First Serve)- Campsites are first come first serve, no reservations required. 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 future arriving campers.
- Extra Vehicle: One RV with a tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site is included in camping fee. Most sites can accommodate 1 (one) extra vehicle that is NOT included in the camping fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground. Extra vehicle must fit on the parking spur at the site.
- Falling objects: Don't linger under dead, cracked, or broken branches. Run if you hear cracks or snapping from tree roots or branches (know that sometimes there is no sound and very little time to react). Report falling branches and trees to the Ranger.
- No large RV's - Leavitt meadows is a small campground and best suited for small (under 24 ft) RV/travel trailers.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
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 six miles. The campground is on left hand side of highway.
Facility contact
760-932-7070 · joy@westrecllc.com