Obsidian

FS USDA Forest Service · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Elevation 7,800 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Environment High Elevation
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites11
Overnight Sites11

Location

38.2999, -119.4492

Description

Overview

Obsidian campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Campground is close to Molybdenite Creek and Little Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Area trailheads offer several interesting hikes. The trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead splits, with one branch heading south into the Hoover Wilderness, and one looping north along Wheeler Creek to connect with the trail along the Little Walker River. This can be hiked as a loop from Burt Canyon trailhead (just west of campground). The Emma Lake trailhead leads to a short but steep hike to Emma Lake on the shores of Mount Emma.

Recreation

The Obsidian campground is popular with hikers, fishermen, and campers looking for a quiet rustic campground.

Facilities

This campground is best suited for small vehicles and tent camping. Campsites have picnic tables and campfire rings. The campground has vault toilets for public use. There is no garbage service so please pack in/pack out any trash. There is no potable water available.

Natural Features

The Obsidian campground is at an elevation of 7800 feet.

Details

Phone760-932-7070
EmailNone
ReservableYes

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