Obsidian Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Generally opens late May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 3 feet along and west of US-395. Accumulations of 3 to 5 feet in the highest elevations along the Sierra crest. Lesser amounts of 2 to 6 inches for the Chalfant Valley. Winds gusting up to 60 mph, with up to 70 mph for wind prone locations along US-395. Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate Monday evening with the highest snowfall rates anticipated Monday afternoon and night, the a second wave Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.
Avalanche Watch issued February 15 at 7:10AM PST by NWS Reno NV
AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center. The Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center in Mammoth Lakes has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Las Vegas NV - CA-519 (Eastern Sierra in Inyo County) NWS Reno NV - CA-073 (Eastern Sierra in Mono County) * WHAT...The avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH by Monday afternoon (February 16) and remain elevated through mid- week. * WHERE...The eastern Sierra Nevada from Virginia Lakes to the southern end of Bishop Creek. * WHEN...In effect from Monday 7 AM PST to Tuesday 7 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow and extreme winds will create widespread areas of unstable snow. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected to develop. Avalanches may run long distances, into mature forests, valley floors, or flat terrain. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Consult http://www.esavalanche.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.
About
Obsidian Campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Located close to Molybdenite Creek and the Little Walker River, the campground provides a quiet base for fishing and hiking. The river is stocked with trout throughout the season. Several interesting trails are accessible from nearby trailheads. The Molybdenite Creek trailhead splits, with one branch heading south into the Hoover Wilderness and another 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, located just west of the campground. The Emma Lake trailhead leads to a short but steep hike to Emma Lake on the shores of Mount Emma. The campground sits at 7,800 feet elevation and is best suited for small vehicles and tent camping. Each campsite includes a picnic table and campfire ring. There is no garbage service, so visitors must pack out all trash. No potable water is available on-site. A free California Camp Fire Permit issued by CalFire is required for campfire, barbecue, and portable stove use. Dogs must be kept on leash.
Directions
From Highway 395 south in Bridgeport, drive approximately 16 miles to Little Walker Road. Turn left on Little Walker Road (Forest Service Road 066) and continue approximately three miles on the unpaved road to the campground sign.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 932-7070 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Obsidian Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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