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Leavitt Meadows Campground
13 mi south of Walker, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G
About Leavitt Meadows Campground
Leavitt Meadows Campground is nestled amidst Jeffrey Pines alongside the West Walker River. Nearby Leavitt Meadows Trailhead is the starting point for a horse or foot trail along the West Walker River into an area of lake-filled basins. Many climbers use this trail to approach Tower Peak, which offers both technical climbs and scrambles. A permit is required for overnight use of the West Walker River area.
- Fees: **Per Day:** $28 Single/$6 Extra Vehicle.
- Season: Late May – Late September
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 13 mi south of Walker, CA · 38.33781, -119.55421
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Walker River | Horse | 0.3 mi | 17.7 mi |
| Leavitt Meadow Trailhead Road | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Secret Lake | Horse | 0.5 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Spur Road A | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Poore Lake | Horse | 1.0 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Wolf Creek Lake | Hiking | 2.4 mi | 2.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 58 mi.
Dump station: 15 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.