Lack of snow impacts Bridgeport Recreation Area

Due to insufficient snow depth, the Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Bridgeport Ranger District is closed.

This closure will remain in effect until snow depth exceeds the minimum requirement of 24 inches that is needed to open the area again to snowmobile use.

Without the proper amount of snow resource damage can occur. Violators could face a fine of  $5,000 and/or six months in jail.

The are is open to non-motorized recreation.

For updates, call 760.932.7070.