Leavitt Meadows

Yosemite

Leavitt Meadows

Yosemite

About this campsite

Overview

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.

Recreation

Leavitt Meadows campground is popular for fishing, hiking, and backpacking.

Facilities

The Leavitt Meadows campground has small RV (less than 24 feet in length) and tent friendly sites. All sites offer picnic tables, campfire rings, and food storage lockers. The campground has vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Natural Features

Leavitt Meadows is at an elevation of 7200 feet.

Location

Leavitt Meadows•CA

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Weather Forecast

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MON🌧️

12° / 4°

💧 27%

TODAY☀️

17° / 4°

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WED☀️

24° / 8°

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THU☀️

25° / 10°

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FRI☁️

25° / 10°

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Common questions about Leavitt Meadows

Is Leavitt Meadows free to camp at?

Yes. Leavitt Meadows in CA is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Leavitt Meadows online?

We hold no online booking link for Leavitt Meadows, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Leavitt Meadows?

Leavitt Meadows sits in CA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

7.1 km away

Sonora Bridge

Overview Sonora Bridge campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of Jeffrey Pines. Campground is close to fishing on West Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Nearby picnic area, near Tule Lake, has accessible facilities. Facilities This tent and RV friendly campground offers primitive single family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. Natural Features Sonora Bridge campground is at an elevation of 6300 feet.

10.1 km away

Obsidian

Overview Obsidian campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Campground is close to Molybdenite Creek and Little Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Area trailheads offer several interesting hikes. The trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead splits, with one branch heading south into the Hoover Wilderness, and one looping north along Wheeler Creek to connect with the trail along the Little Walker River. This can be hiked as a loop from Burt Canyon trailhead (just west of campground). The Emma Lake trailhead leads to a short but steep hike to Emma Lake on the shores of Mount Emma. Recreation The Obsidian campground is popular with hikers, fishermen, and campers looking for a quiet rustic campground. Facilities This campground is best suited for small vehicles and tent camping. Campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground has vault toilets for public use. There is no garbage service so please pack in/pack out any trash. There is no potable water available. Natural Features The Obsidian campground is at an elevation of 7800 feet.

10.1 km away

Obsidian Campground

Obsidian Campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Campground is close to Molybdenite Creek and Little Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Area trailheads offer several interesting hikes. The trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead splits, with one branch heading south into the Hoover Wilderness, and one looping north along Wheeler Creek to connect with the trail along the Little Walker River. This can be hiked as a loop from Burt Canyon trailhead (just west of campground). The Emma Lake trailhead leads to a short but steep hike to Emma Lake on the shores of Mount Emma. Generally open in late May to mid October, weather and condition permitting.

10.6 km away

Chris Flat

Overview Chris Flat campground is located in Walker Canyon which is a National Scenic Byway. The Walker River is known for fishing opportunities. The Walker River is stocked with trout. Facilities This campground is well suited for tent and RV camping. The campsites offer picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water, and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Natural Features The Chris Flat campground is at an elevation of 6600 feet.