Top covered bridges
Covered BridgeBridgeport Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeHoney Run Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeWawona Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeFelton Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeGlen Canyon Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeOregon Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeKnight's Ferry Bridge
Covered BridgeCalifornia Powder Works Bridge
Covered BridgeByrne's Ferry Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeCastleberry Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeSheep Pen Creek Covered Bridge
Covered BridgeBerta's Ranch Covered Bridge
Covered Bridges by county
All covered bridges (14)
| Name | County | Elevation | Nearest town | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Covered Bridge | Nevada County | — | Lake Wildwood | 4 |
| Honey Run Covered Bridge | Butte County | — | Paradise | 5 |
| Wawona Covered BridgeYosemite | Mariposa County | — | Ahwahnee | 3 |
| Felton Covered Bridge | Santa Cruz County | — | Felton | 6 |
| Glen Canyon Covered Bridge | Santa Cruz County | — | Pasatiempo | 7 |
| Oregon Creek Covered Bridge | Nevada County | — | Nevada City | 3 |
| Knight's Ferry Bridge | Stanislaus County | — | East Oakdale | 4 |
| California Powder Works Bridge | Santa Cruz County | — | Pasatiempo | 7 |
| Byrne's Ferry Covered Bridge | Tuolumne County | — | Copperopolis | 4 |
| Castleberry Covered Bridge | Butte County | — | Oroville | 4 |
| Sheep Pen Creek Covered Bridge | Del Norte County | — | Bertsch-Oceanview | 2 |
| Berta's Ranch Covered Bridge | Humboldt County | — | Humboldt Hill | 5 |
| Zanes Road Covered Bridge | Humboldt County | — | Humboldt Hill | 5 |
| Roberts Ferry Covered Bridge | Stanislaus County | — | Waterford | 4 |
Sky = estimated Bortle class (1 darkest – 9 brightest).
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How to photograph covered bridges
Covered bridges look their best with soft side-light and a backdrop of fall color, snow or fresh spring green.
- Shoot from the stream bank to show the bridge, the water and its reflection together.
- Inside the bridge, the timber trusses make strong symmetrical compositions — use a tripod for long exposures.
- Many covered bridges still carry traffic; stay off the roadway and watch for vehicles.
- Overcast days keep contrast low between the dark interior and the bright surroundings.
- Autumn foliage peaks are the most popular time — visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
Season: Peak fall color is the classic season; winter snow and spring blossoms are less crowded alternatives.