Top Adventures in Bridgeport
Soak in the Sierras: Travertine Hot Springs
After you’ve bagged an Eastern Sierra peak, you deserve a little soaking to soothe your aching feet and tired muscles. Luckily, our great Mother Earth provides what you need.Travertine Hot Springs sits only a few dirt miles from highway 395. Befor...
Soak at Buckeye Hot Springs
From the parking lot, walk down the short but steep incline to the springs (200m). There is also a campsite within 0.25 miles.
Hike to Peeler Lake
This trip can be done as a day trip or backpacking trip. It is around an 11 mile out-and-back trip.Park at Twin Lakes in Bridgeport, CA. There is a $10 fee and it can take a while on busy weekends. A permit is required to stay overnight in Hoover ...
11 miles
2400 ft gain
Hike to Barney Lake in Hoover Wilderness
Barney Lake makes for an incredible day hike or trail run, but is also very accessible for camping.Start at the trailhead near the Mono Village Resort at Twin Lakes and follow the Robinson Creek Trail. If you plan on hiking during the winter, the ...
Backpack to Green Lake and Virginia Pass
Day 1
Green Creek Trailhead to Green Lake
When we went on this hike, it was primarily to explore the area and see if it would be a feasible entrance to Northern Yosemite for extended backpacking trips. However, it also is a great two night tri...
17 miles
4452 ft gain
Climb Matterhorn Peak via the East Couloir
Matterhorn Peak in the northeastern Yosemite Wilderness is an SPS Emblem Peak and many regard it as the beginning of the High Sierra, as there are no peaks higher to the north in the Sierra Nevada.There are many routes to the summit, but the short...
10 miles
6000 ft gain
Explore Bodie's Ghost Town
Bodie exploded as a gold mining town in 1876, after the discovery of gold ore. It is estimated that Bodie produced over $34 million worth of gold over the years. The town was finally abandoned in 1942.While driving on 395, turn onto 270 and follow...
Backpack Virginia Lakes to Green Creek
Keep in mind that this is a point to point hike, so you will need to park a vehicle at Green Creek trailhead in Bridgeport as well as your start point at Virginia Lakes Resort.Starting at 9,886' at The Virginia Lakes Trailhead, you will begin by h...
10.5 miles
1234 ft gain
Snowshoe to Cooney Lake
When it's winter time, one of the best things you can do is experience the snow in the Eastern Sierra! If you've ever been hiking and/or backpacking in the Sierra, you know it's one of the most beautiful mountainous ranges in the US.
Driving up t...
3.5 miles
Hike to the Waterfalls of Lundy Canyon
In order to get to the trail you first have to drive past the beautiful Lundy Lake nestled in deep canyon. When the pavement ends continue for a couple miles as the scenery gets more amazing passing two beaver ponds and an Indian head. The hike be...
3 miles
200 ft gain
Camp at Mono Lake
Many people visit Mono Lake for a quick photo opportunity of the South Tufa. When I discovered camping was allowed on the North side of the lake, I knew I had to experience it and share.You head East on Cemetery Rd. just North of Lee Vining. This ...
Explore the Black Point Fissures
This area is such a great way to spend time exploring. It's a lot different than what it's surrounded by, making it a great change of pace in the Eastern Sierra.Just East of Lee Vining, California is Black Point, which sits on the North side of th...
2 miles
500 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Bridgeport, California
Honeymoon Flat
Overview Honeymoon Flat Campground is located just 8 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is about 2 miles away, where visito... -
Twin Lakes Road
Robinson Creek North
Overview Robinson Creek North Campground is located just 9 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating... -
Twin Lakes Road
Paha
Overview Paha Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiki... -
Bridgeport, California
Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport
Overview Lower Twin Lakes Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities. Rec... -
Bridgeport, California
Trumbull Lake
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 explori... -
Lee Vining, California
Trailhead Group
Overview Trailhead Group Campground is located in the eastern high Sierra Nevada Mountains of California at just over 10,000 feet in elevation. Also known as Saddlebag Lake Group Campground, the fa...
