Overview
Bridgeport is a city in Mono County in the Eastern Sierra region of California.
1 sights · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Bridgeport
Mono County Courthouse
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 20°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Mono Lake)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport, Mammoth Lakes — 48 mi away. Directions
- BIH Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, Bishop — 77 mi away. Directions
- RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 91 mi away (major hub). Directions
Highway 395 passes directly through Bridgeport as its main street.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $20–$20 a night (typical $20), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$60, mid-range ~$100, comfortable ~$190.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
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Get in
Highway 395 passes directly through Bridgeport as its main street.
Bryant Field Airport for general aviation is located just north of town. Be aware of density altitudes, especially in the summer.
See
See Mono County Courthouse
Do
- Several hot springs, including Buckeye a few miles west of Bridgeport and Travertine about a mile south. The Forest Service Office (Hy. 395 south of town 1/2 mile, +1 760-932-7070) offers visitor information, maps and suggestions for hiking and day trips, wilderness permits and year-round wood cutting permits. The area is suited to fishing, hiking, backpacking, ATV riding and camping.
Eat
- Jolly Kone, 178 Main St. Soft serve ice cream is a big draw. F-W 9am-6pm
Sleep
Stay Chris Flat Campground
In Walker Canyon, a National Scenic Byway, on the Walker River which is stocked with trout. 11 campsites.
Go next
- Bodie - A long-unpreserved ghost town once famous for mining; the "Deadwood" of the Eastern Sierra, located within Bodie State Historic Park between Bridgeport and Mono Lake off 395.
Nearby
Mono Lake
Park · 6 listings · 20 mi away
Lee Vining
City / town · 7 listings · 21 mi away
Hawthorne
City / town · 5 listings · 38 mi away
Yosemite National Park
Park · 114 listings · 40 mi away
Pinecrest
City / town · 13 listings · 41 mi away
Mammoth Lakes
City / town · 32 listings · 44 mi away
Devils Postpile National Monument
Park · 5 listings · 45 mi away
Bear Valley
City / town · 10 listings · 46 mi away
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