Leavitt Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California     Custom Search User input for Leavitt Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California: Shawn: I went to Leavitt lake just yester day beautiful lake we caught about 10 fish all rainbows but one brook Beverley Johns: I spent many a fishing trip at Leavitt Lake. Once everyone got over altitude sickness the fishing was great. Water and the sky clear and blue. Walked in one late winter. It was a challange but worth the adventure. The kids never failed to catch limits and we all enjoyed sharing with the few people who ventured up the hill to fish. Even saw a bear or two off and on. I will have to dig out some pictures and post them. Dave Lounsbury: My son & I made it in to this exquisite lake last summer. Made 3 shallow stream crossings with our Ford Expedition. 4 wheel drive would be helpful, but may not be neccessary as long as the road is dry. A high road clearance vehicle would be recommended however. Very beautiful area off of Hwy. 108 just over the Sonora Pass heading east. Watch closely for the road/sign. Short afternoon thunderstorms a possibility. Great fishing for mostly brook trout. Tried hiking up to Latopie Lake where golden trout are supposed to reside, but didn't quite make it. We did however make it over to Koenig Lake which is fairly close to Leavitt. Decent camping sites. Bring your own firewood, drinking water, and toilet facilities...this is remote primitive camping via automobile at it's best. Not a whole lot of forest around as you're above the timber line just under 10,000'. Saw other campers there during our stay. Took the dogs & cut them loose as they had a good time, too. Plenty of shoreline access everywhere, and a trail that encircles the lake. When we get back up there, hopefully soon, we hope to either try a small boat or float tubes. Boat wise I would stick with a non powered vessel such as a canoe, or lightweight car topper. No launching, by hand only. Absolutely gorgeous country. Don't forget to pack the camera. Pacific Crest Trail access nearby, so plenty of hiking available. Didn't see any bears or much wildlife to speak of...nice & quiet & pristine. A real getaway from it all. I haven't yet, but hope to do eventual hikes to surrounding areas. Should have access & prime vistas of the Emigrant Wilderness back country via the PCT on the western edge of the crest. Call ahead to the Bridgeport Ranger Station to make sure the road in is open. With all the snow we had this past season the latest I heard would be late July at the earliest. About a 3+ mile ride in from Hwy. 108. Take your time, plenty of ruts in the road. I have pictures if this site would like to accomodate such. My email address for more info: fishsur5l@yahoo.com Enjoy & happy trails!! ---Dave Submitted on 7/11/06. Thank you for providing this great site & the opportunity to submit entries. Best of success towards growth and a great informational tool! Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        This lake is so wonderful. In case you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on West Walker River, and great skiing awaits you at Dodge Ridge. Leavitt Lake is located in the Central Sierra Nevada.; the month with most of the rain is January while July is typically the driest month. For the period of the days of summer highs here at Leavitt Lake reach the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs       down to the 40's, and overnight lows at Leavitt Lake through the winter regularly sink into the 20's. Going for a hike on the Early Emigrant and Indian Trail is always a great adventure, and Latopie Lake is a nearby lake that you could explore. Man, is there loads of exciting stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. There's so much to do here at Leavitt Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Deadman Campground is a pleasant place for that, and Deadman                  Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop by. So many enjoyable things to do here in the Central Sierra Nevada, too magnificent to be true. Going for a hike on the Silver King Trail is always a splendid adventure. So many exciting things to do at Leavitt Lake, so little time. Going for a hike on the Corral Valley Trail is always a good adventure, and in case you don’t have a problem getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on West Walker River. There's so much to do here at Leavitt Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Leavitt Meadows Campground is a delightful spot for that, and a short trip to Sardine Falls is always worthwhile.   Super 8 Gardnerville, Gardnerville 23 miles away Located on Topaz Lake, fishing, hiking, watersports, camping Sweetwater Mtn views Downtown Gardnerville - 20 mi Mommoth Lakes - 90 mi Reno - 70 mi Lake Tahoe - 40 mi Yosemite Nat'l Park - 150 mi Topaz... Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake 24 miles away The Best Western Topaz Lake Inn features modern accommodations and a spectacular view of Topaz Lake and the surrounding mountains, from every room. Located on the eastern slope of the Sierra's at the... Current weather conditions at Leavitt Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California Local climate location: WOODFORDS 14 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 38.27333 Longitude: -119.6181 Central Sierra Nevada Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Central Sierra Nevada. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.     These outdoors activities are available near Leavitt Lake.   Hotels Near Leavitt Lake: Super 8 Gardnerville, Gardnerville, 23 miles away Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake, 24 miles away The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 29 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 33 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Leavitt Lake: Leavitt Meadows Campground, Mono County, 6 miles away Deadman Campground, Tuolumne County, 9 miles away Baker Campground, Tuolumne County, 10 miles away Sonora Bridge Campground, Mono County, 11 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Leavitt Lake: Early Emigrant and Indian Trail, Mono County, 9 miles away       7.6 hiking miles, 2323 feet elevation difference Silver King Trail, Alpine County, 11 miles away        23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference Corral Valley Trail, Alpine County, 12 miles away        7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Leavitt Lake: Dodge Ridge, California, 23 miles away       1600 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Leavitt Lake: West Walker River, Mono CountyCounty, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow) West Walker River, Mono CountyCounty, 15 miles away       Class III-V - 11 miles long (Highway 395 Bridge to Walker) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake)   National Parks Near Leavitt Lake: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 38 miles away   Lakes Near Leavitt Lake: Latopie Lake, Mono CountyCounty, 2 miles away Deadman Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 3 miles away