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Currently open. Operates late May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting. First-come, first-served only; no reservations accepted.

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 11:23AM PDT until October 10 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

11:23 AM — 9:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 274 Southern Mono County, 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, and 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Humidity between 14 to 22 percent. * DURATION...3 to 6 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and prolonged dry conditions, even in areas where humidity may not be as low, can cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Lake Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 12:47PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

12:47 PM — October 10th, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Obsidian Campground provides a peaceful escape in the eastern Sierra, shaded by aspens and pines at elevation near Bridgeport. The campground sits close to Molybdenite Creek and the Little Walker River, both stocked with trout for anglers. Light use makes this an appealing option for campers seeking solitude away from busier developed campgrounds. Several trailheads are accessible from the area. The Molybdenite Creek trail splits south into the Hoover Wilderness and north along Wheeler Creek, connecting to the Little Walker River trail for a loop hike via Burt Canyon trailhead just west of camp. Emma Lake trailhead offers a short but steep climb to Emma Lake beneath Mount Emma. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water or trash service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings. A free California Campfire Permit from CalFire is required for any campfire, barbecue, or stove use. Dogs are allowed on leash.

Directions

From Highway 395 in Bridgeport, drive approximately 16 miles north to Little Walker Road. Turn left onto Little Walker Road (Forest Service Road 066) and continue approximately 3 miles on unpaved road to the campground.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $18

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (760) 932-7070

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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