Bodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area
Managed by BLM
4,288 acres14.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Bridgeport
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bridgeport
The biggest trail networks: Bodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area (14.5 mi). 20% of Bridgeport’s land is conserved, about 2,773 acres. 6 acres are parks and preserves, 20 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
20%
2,773 acres · of 21.7 sq mi of land
Trails
39 mi
1.8 per sq mi of land
Park land
6 ac
20 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
28%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.5 mi
0.5 mi lanes
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Bodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area, with 14.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,773 conserved acres
20% of Bridgeport’s land. Who manages Bridgeport’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits2,726 ac
County41 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)5 ac
Other state land1 ac
Conservation Easement · 2,731 acLocal Historic or Cultural Area · 38 acLocal Recreation Area · 3 acState Other or Unknown · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,731 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Cemetery Local Historic or Cultural Area | County | 24 | Open |
| Bridgeport Ballfields / Bridgeport Cemetery Local Historic or Cultural Area | County | 14 | Open |
| Bridgeport Ballfields and Skate Park Local Recreation Area | County | 3 | Open |
| Other State 26 State Other or Unknown | Other state land | 1 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Bridgeport
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Bridgeport
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Bridgeport
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Bridgeport
Fort Independence
DirectionsCampgrounds in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Reservoir Marina & Campground
DirectionsBiking & sports
0.5 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.5 mi
painted or protected bike lanes
Courts & fields
3Basketball
2Tennis
2Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Mono County CourthouseBuilding · listed 1974
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Bridgeport: April to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.8 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.1 | 14.2 | 14.8 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.5 |
| High (°F) | 43 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 68 | 77 | 86 | 85 | 77 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.7 |
September is the driest month (0.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 1.8 inches fall in January, the wettest month. The climate in Bridgeport →
Questions about parks and trails in Bridgeport
Where can I hike in Bridgeport?
The longest trail networks: Bodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area, 14.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bridgeport’s trails?
Bodie Mountain Wilderness Study Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Bridgeport?
0.5 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.5 of painted or protected lanes.
Is there public land near Bridgeport?
107,292 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bridgeport or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,933 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bridgeport neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →