Trumbull Lake

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P.O. BOX 472
BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517

Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions (Bridgeport Ranger District)

Food and refuse storage requirements at specific campgrounds on the Bridgeport Ranger District. The purpose of this order is for public health and safety, the protection of wildlife, and to reduce the numbers of bear incidents in the area.

United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Bridgeport Ranger District

Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited in the campgrounds and area as described in this order, in the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest beginning August 22, 2009 at 12:01 A.M. and ending when this Order is rescinded.

Possessing or storing any food or refuse, unless stored inside vehicles, in the trunk, or out of sight with the vehicles windows rolled up, or counter balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from a tree trunk, in the Campgrounds and areas listed below. [36 CFR 261.58(cc)]

Virginia Creek Dispersed Campground, along Forest Road 139
Trumbull Campground
Buckeye Campground
Honeymoon Flat Campground
Crags Campground

Possessing or storing any food or refuse, unless stored in the government provided container designed to prevent access by bears, in the Campground listed below. [36 CFR 261.58(cc)]

Green Creek Campground
Robinson Creek Campground
Paha Campground
Lower Twin Lakes Campground

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), each of the following is exempt from this order.

Persons with a permit specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order
Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

AREA DESCRIBED

The Campgrounds and dispersed camping areas along Forest Road 139 as listed above in A. Prohibitions, on the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. As shown on Exhibit A, Map, and incorporated as part of this ORDER.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this order is for Public Health and Safety, the protection of Wildlife, and to reduce the numbers of Bear incidents relating to human uses in specified areas on the Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Special Order implementing Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions is effective at 12:01 A.M. on August 22, 2009, and shall remain in effect until rescinded.
Exhibit A, Map, Exhibit B, Definitions are attached and incorporated into this ORDER.

Violation of these prohibitions is punishable as a class B misdemeanor, by a fine of not more than $5000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for an organization and/or imprisonment of not more than 6 months [Title 16 USC 551, 18 USC 3571(b)(6), Title 18 USC 3581 (b)(7)].

Signed this 21 day of August 2009, at Sparks, Nevada.

Edward C. Monnig
Forest Supervisor
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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.

Camp site features

Across 30 camp sites:

Pets allowed: 1 of 30 sites
Longest RV: 82 ft
Largest party: 18 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 9.7 mi · Mono Vista RV Park

Nearest water fill: 2.7 mi

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Barb P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Campground could use some signage to help locate it. My phone died, so no gps. Only had a sign at entrance. Luckily I stopped a truck asked directions and they had just driven past the campground.

Hannah M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The site and campground were fantastic. The lake is absolutely beautiful. I wish we had planned for more time there to hike around. It was high up so pretty cold at night but it’s expected in September. It was also super windy but I don’t know if that’s typical.

Jeff M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

If you're looking for a small, quiet, remote-feel campground without actually being remote, check out Trumbull Lake. Nothing fancy but (fairly) well maintained (roads could use some improvement) and right next to Trumbull Lake. Also, Virginia Lakes are less than a 1/4 mile and there is a resort with cabins, small store, and cafe if you want to have an easy meal. Fully shaded campground and be aware of the high elevation and chilly temps.

Chris H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great spot

Rachel K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The bathrooms were amazingly clean all the time. Everyone in the campground was quiet and respectful at night. And I appreciated that the camp host provided a gallon jug filled with water for the fire pit when we got there. All of the lakes close by are a bonus as well ;-)

Dan M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Quiet, older campground in the forest. Camp spots intentionally kept well back from the lake, which is smart. Cleanest bathroom ever! A lot of the camp spots aren't level any more, as is sometimes the case with older campgrounds, but otherwise great!

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