Leavitt Meadow Campgrounds
Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
To reach Leavitt Meadow drive over the summit of Sonora Pass heading east and down to the meadow at the foot of the pass. It is 44 miles east of Pinecrest and about 8 miles west of Highway 395 at Sonora Junction.
Leavitt Meadow is a 2 mile long grassland with the West Walker River meandering through it, a perfect location for fishing, photography, and hiking. In nearby Pickel Meadow the Marines have a mountain warfare training facility. You will often see troops training on the cliffs above Leavitt Meadow or on maneuvers in the hills east of their base.
Pickel Meadow
A number of good fishing lakes are within an easy walk of Leavitt Meadow, including Poore Lake, Kirman Lake, and Lane and Roosevelt lakes. Adjacent to the Hoover Wilderness, Leavitt Meadow makes a good place to begin your explorations of the wilderness area with its numerous trails, lakes, and peaks. In the 1850s emigrant wagon trains rolled through Pickel Meadow and Leavitt Meadow, heading up into the mountains on their way to the gold fields.
Leavitt Meadow Campground
The Leavitt Meadow Campground is at an elevation of 7,300' on the bank of the West Walker River in Leavitt Meadow. A trail which begins right at the campground leads across a bridge, providing access to the opposite bank and to the Hoover Wilderness. Leavitt Meadow Campground is usually open by April and stays open through October. It is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The old foot-bridge spanning the West Walker River at the Leavitt Meadow Campground was replaced in 2014.
Fees: $20 + $6 for an extra vehicle
Leavitt Meadow Campground Amenities
- 1 tent-only site
- 15 tent or RV sites
- Piped water
- Vault toilets
Sonora Bridge Campground
The Sonora Bridge Campground is located about 4.5 miles east of Leavitt Meadow and 1.5 miles west of Sonora Junction (Highway 395) at an elevation of 7,000'. It is close to the West Walker River, making it a popular camping spot for anglers. It is usually open from May to October. The Sonora Bridge Campground is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees: $20 + $6 for an extra vehicle
Sonora Bridge Campground Amenities
- 22 tent or RV sites
- Piped water
- Vault toilets