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Open for the 2026 season on a first-come-first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Operating season runs late May through mid-September, weather and conditions permitting.

Fire Weather Watch issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

11:40 AM — October 9th, 2:00 PM

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 11:45AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

11:45 AM — October 9th, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Bootleg Campground offers a solid basecamp for exploring the eastern Sierra and fishing the West Walker River. Located in Walker Canyon at 6,600 feet elevation within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the campground provides 63 sites scattered among mature Jeffrey pines. The West Walker River runs along the opposite side of Highway 395, providing good trout fishing within walking distance. Facilities include flush toilets in four restroom buildings, potable drinking water, and trash collection. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring with grill, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Firewood is available for purchase from the camp host. The campground accommodates both tents and RVs, though there are no hookups, showers, or dump station. A California Campfire Permit from Cal Fire is required for campfires, barbecues, and portable stoves. Dogs must remain on leash throughout the campground.

Directions

From Bridgeport, drive approximately 22 miles north on U.S. Highway 395. The campground is on the left side of the highway in Walker Canyon.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $28

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 932-7070

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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