Connectivity
- VerizonLTESome coverageVerified by 2 campers · Oct 18, 2026
- AT&T5GGood coverageVerified by 2 campers · Jun 6, 2026
Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.
Campground
Sonora Bridge
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, California
About this campground
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.
Sonora Bridge Campground is a 23-site campground open late April to mid September.
Sonora Bridge campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of Jeffrey Pines.
Map
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- Latitude
- 38.367400° N
- Longitude
- 119.481800° 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The available official and community sources do not publish an access type.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
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedSonora Bridge's official facility record states: Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes.
- 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
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.
Recreation
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate recreation section for this campground.
Natural Features
Sonora Bridge campground is at an elevation of 6300 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
- 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
23 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
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Sonora Bridge's official facility record states: This tent and RV friendly campground offers primitive single family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings.
- Pets
- Sonora Bridge's official facility record states: Owners are responsible for any damage the pet causes.
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 20, 2026
- Next release
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Apr 30, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 19, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 23, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 30, 2027 – Sep 19, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonApr 28, 2028 – Sep 24, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $24 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- 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.
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 one mile. The campground is on left hand side of road.
Facility contact
760-932-7070