The county seat of Mono, California, Bridgeport is at the crossroads of US 395 and California 182, and a crossroad for the ATV owner. What to do on a wonderful afternoon. One can travel east of town to the Travertine Hot Springs, the best-maintained hot spring in the state. One can travel north to the ghost town of Bodie, at Bodie Ghost Town State Park.
The ATV driver has the eastern slopes of the High Sierra at their disposal. There is Mono Lake, Tioga Pass, Yosemite National Park, June Lake, and Mammoth Lakes where one can take on some ATV fun. Further on you can find Carson City, Virginia City, and Reno. Bridgeport is central to this whole area. The secret of ATVing this location is that it has some of the best fishing areas of the Eastern Sierras. Anyone who ATVs to the backcountry to find great fishing will find it here, along with great trail riding.
For the laid back ATV driver, of the "beat generation" variety, it is noteworthy to tell that the town of Bridgeport had a small part in Jack Kerouac's novel, "The Dharma Bums." Somehow, an ATV ride around the area might invoke the spirit of the moment. There is a local motel, campground and restaurant located near here. Also, for hikers in your group, Matterhorn Peak is nearby. The region is a picturesque. All in all, there are many fine things for ATVers to do and see in this area of California.
