Trumbull Lake Campground

State: Northern California

Address 1: Eastern Sierra

Open: Open from May 25 through Sep 30

Number of Sites: 33

Elevation: 9500

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Trumbull Lake Campground is set in a thick lodgepole pine forest on the banks of scenic Trumbull Lake. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. The lake offers canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout. The Virginia Lakes area is very close, offering additional canoeing and fishing, as well as hiking and horse trail access into the adjacent Hoover Wilderness Area and Yosemite National Park.

This campground contains several single-family sites, a few double sites, and one triple site, all with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and bear boxes. Vault toilets, potable water, and garbage/recycling services are provided. A campground host is located on-site; firewood is available for purchase. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.

Fees: $17/Night for single unit, $51/Night for double unit, $6/Night for extra vehicle (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Water: Potable Water

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: Vehicles up to 40 feet

Directions: Trumbull Lake Campground is located near Bridgeport.

1. From Bridgeport travel approximately 12 miles on Highway 395, turn right at Conway Summit on Virginia Lakes Road.

2. Go approximately six miles on Virginia Lakes Road, the campground is on right hand side of road.