Green Creek Group

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BRIDGEPORT, CA, CA

Price: From $97.75 per night

Price range: $97.75–$143.75 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Green Creek Group Campground is located about 12 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing on Green Creek and hiking the Green Creek Trail.This primitive campground contains two group sites that can accommodate 25 and 30 people, with large picnic tables, campfire circles, grills and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/green-creek-group to be notified when sites open up.

Green Creek Group offers excellent fishing and hiking access to Green Lake and East Lake in the Hoover Wilderness, with clean, well-marked sites in a scenic 7,500-foot elevation setting.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also Pacific martens, mule deer, alpine chipmunks, greater sage-grouse, and northern rubber boas documented within 8km.

Insider tips for Green Creek Group: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand. Allow extra time on the 9-mile narrow dirt road from Highway 395; high-clearance or 4WD recommended. Green Creek Trail trailhead is just outside the campground entrance for convenient hiking access to Green Lake.

Skip Green Creek Group if: You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You have a low-clearance vehicle — the access road is narrow dirt requiring careful driving.. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Green Creek Group: June-September — Campground operates May through October; early and late season may have limited services or weather accessibility issues on the 9-mile dirt road approach..

Nearby campgrounds: Trumbull Lake (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Crags Campground (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Paha (BRIDGEPORT, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Green Creek Group

Cell signal at Green Creek Group (BRIDGEPORT, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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BRIDGEPORT, CA, CA★ 4.4 (5 reviews)From $97.75/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Green Creek Group Campground is located about 12 miles from Bridgeport, California, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing on Green Creek and hiking the Green Creek Trail.This primitive campground contains two group sites that can accommodate 25 and 30 people, with large picnic tables, campfire circles, grills and food storage lockers. Vault toilets and trash collection are provided.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.✕ You have a low-clearance vehicle — the access road is narrow dirt requiring careful driving.✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 2 sites and high demand.

Allow extra time on the 9-mile narrow dirt road from Highway 395; high-clearance or 4WD recommended.

Green Creek Trail trailhead is just outside the campground entrance for convenient hiking access to Green Lake.

Best: June-September

Campground operates May through October; early and late season may have limited services or weather accessibility issues on the 9-mile dirt road approach.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions present in area; also Pacific martens, mule deer, alpine chipmunks, greater sage-grouse, and northern rubber boas documented within 8km.

Location

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760-932-7092· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Getting there →

From Bridgeport, California, take Highway 395 south 5 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 142 and follow signs for 9 miles of narrow dirt road, to the campground on the left, just passed the trailhead parking.

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Green Creek Group cost per night?+
Green Creek Group costs $97.75–$143.75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Green Creek Group open?+
Green Creek Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Green Creek Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Green Creek Group?+
Green Creek Group can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Green Creek Group?+
Green Creek Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Green Creek Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Green Creek Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Green Creek Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Green Creek Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$97.75 /night★ 4.4 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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