U.S. Forest Service · Toiyabe National Forest · CA

Obsidian

A photo of facility Obsidian with No Amenities ShownPhoto · Joy Seevers
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
11Sites

The place

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). Keep reading

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.

The sites · 11

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Obsidian1standard nonelectric
Obsidian10standard nonelectric
Obsidian11standard nonelectric
Obsidian2standard nonelectric
Obsidian3standard nonelectric
Obsidian4standard nonelectric
Obsidian5standard nonelectric
Obsidian6standard nonelectric
Obsidian7standard nonelectric
Obsidian8standard nonelectric
Obsidian9standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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