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Bridgeport Reservoir Bridgeport, California ☎ +1 800-845-7922 Last Updated: 01/11/2025 |
| Bridgeport Reservoir is a man-made reservoir at the lower end of Bridgeport Valley in Mono County, California. Its earth-filled dam was constructed in 1923 by the Walker River Irrigation District, along the East Walker River. The lake has a storage capacity of 42,455 acre-feet (52,367,000 m3) and is supplying agricultural irrigation water for use in Nevada's Walker River Irrigation District. | |
| Bridgeport was once known as “Big Meadows” and it’s easy to see why. Surrounded by mountains, the Bridgeport Valley does look a bit like a big mountain meadow with a large lake glistening in the middle of it. Bridgeport Reservoir was created in 1924, capturing the High Sierra snowmelt for agricultural and recreational pursuits. When it’s full, it can be 50’ deep, cover more than 4,000 acres and offer 11 miles of shoreline. The views of the Sierra and peaks of Yosemite National Park afforded from Bridgeport Reservoir are a big part of its appeal. | |
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Bridgeport Place » City Bridgeport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Mono County, California. It is the Mono county seat. The population was 553 at the 2020 census. Bridgeport offers something for every outdoor enthusiast and for those just looking for a place to unwind. From hiking the peaks of the Sawtooth Ridge or the Pacific Crest Trail, to relaxing lakeside with a cup of coffee. 24 views 💖 1California |
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Bodie State Historic Park Place » Outdoors Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town located in Mono County. Once a thriving town with a population of 10,000, only a small portion of the town survives today. To preserve the historic atmosphere, there are no commercial facilities at Bodie State Historic Park. 26 views 💖 1CA-270, Bridgeport, CA 93517 |
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Travertine Hot Springs Place » Outdoors Outside the small, rural town of Bridgeport, California, you’ll find Travertine Hot Springs at the end of an unpaved road. Located off Highway 395, these springs aren’t a secret, and most tourist maps will include them. These springs are relatively crowded. However, if you arrive in the morning or on a weekday, you’ll have enough space to experience a natural pool quietly. 23 views 💖 1Bridgeport, CA 93517 |