
Obsidian Campground

Obsidian Campground
About this campsite
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.
Generally open in late May to mid October, weather and condition permitting.
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Obsidian Campground•CA
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Overview Sonora Bridge campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of Jeffrey Pines. Campground is close to fishing on West Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Nearby picnic area, near Tule Lake, has accessible facilities. Sonora Bridge Campground is a 23-site campground open late April to mid September. Located on the Wlest Walker River in a Jeffrey pine forest, this location provides peaceful rustic camping for fishermen and hikers on Sonora Pass between Bridgeport and Walker, Ca. Views encompass the high Sierra peaks that surround Sonora Pass. Scenic Leavitt Meadows is 4.5 miles west. Facilities This tent and RV friendly campground offers primitive single family campsites with picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and garbage service are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. Natural Features Sonora Bridge campground is at an elevation of 6300 feet.
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Buckeye
Overview Buckeye Campground provides a quiet camping experience. The campground is on Buckeye Creek and is shaded by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Hiking along Buckeye Creek into the nearby Hoover Wilderness. Hiking on Eagle Creek to the flanks of Eagle Mountain. Buckeye hot spring (140 degrees F) is just east of the campground. The spring comes out above the creek, over a rock overhang, which creates a cave-like area in the pool. Another small spring is upstream. This is a very popular spring year round. Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds. Campground is open mid May to mid September, with an elevation of 7009. Amenities include vault toilets and garbage collection. At this time there is no potable water. This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have bear boxes. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. Facilities This tent and small vehicle friendly campground offers single family campsites that include picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have bear boxes. Vault toilets and garbage service is provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. The campground does not have potable water. Natural Features The Buckeye campground is at an elevation of 7000 feet. Caution: Black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers. Opening and closing dates depend heavily upon weather conditions. Nearby Attractions Buckeye hot springs (140 degrees F) is just east of the campground. The spring comes out above the creek, over a rock overhang, which creates a cave-like area in the pool. Another small spring is upstream. This is a very popular spring year round. Fishing in Buckeye Creek offers different kind of fishing experience to get away from crowds.
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