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Trumbull Lake
FSU.S. Forest Service — BRIDGEPORT · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Location | BRIDGEPORT · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 38.05056, -119.25722 · Map |
| Sites | 30 public sites counted from the federal listing — 29 standard nonelectric; 1 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 30 sites Water hookups at 0 of 30 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 30 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 30 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 82 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 25 sites · 30 ft: 20 sites · 35 ft: 16 sites · 40 ft: 12 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 760-932-7092 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-02.
From the official listing
Overview Trumbull Lake Campground is located next to its scenic namesake at an elevation of 9,980 feet. The lake is one of ten alpine lakes in the area. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing and exploring local trails. Recreation Trumbull Lake offers canoeing and fishing for rainbow, brown and brook trout in a beautiful natural setting. Facilities This campground contains several single-family sites, a few double sites and one triple site, all with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. A few sites closer to the water have partial lake views. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are dirt. Check in for campsites is 2pm, check out is noon.
Natural Features The campground is situated on the shores of quiet Trumbull Lake, a 100-acre lake surrounded by towering peaks and glacier-carved cirques. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the campground, providing ample shade in most campsites. Aspens and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Nearby Attractions The Virginia Lakes area is very close, offering additional canoeing and fishing. The Virginia Lake Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, provides access into the adjacent Hoover Wilderness Area and Yosemite National Park. Bodie State Park.
Directions, from the listing
Travel 13.5 miles south of Bridgeport on Highway 395. Turn right at Conway Summit. Travel 5.9 miles on Forest Road 21 to where the asphalt turns to gravel. Turn right at campground entrance.
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Trip Card — Trumbull Lake
BRIDGEPORT · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | BRIDGEPORT · California · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 82 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 30 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232117 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.