USDA Forest Service · California
Leavitt Meadows
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 with water, 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to September 12
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,608 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · AT&T good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
- Phone
- 760-932-7070
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | 1° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 37° | 20° | 2° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 39° | 23° | 2° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 27° | 5° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 32° | 14° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 43° | 27° | 81° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 52° | 40° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 51° | 44° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 45° | 33° | 78° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 61° | 35° | 14° | 75° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 47° | 30° | 5° | 68° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 39° | 20° | -1° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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