Nice report, Bill. Glad you thought to use Aurora Cyn./Bodie Rd. to get around the 395 closure. We like that road.
If you had turned north instead of south at the Aurora/Bodie Rd. intersection, it's possible to drive around Masonic Mtn. and return to Bridgeport Reservoir.
It sounds like you found a good spot to camp, instead of the aspen grove. I like your shot^^ of the popup silhouette.