Obsidian
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside
Location: Bridgeport, CA, CA
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Obsidian offers a quiet escape under aspen and pine shade near Molybdenite Creek and the Little Walker River, which is stocked with trout. Multiple trail options provide access to the Hoover Wilderness and scenic loop hikes.
Wildlife alert: California Black Bear present in area. Great Basin Rattlesnake also documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Obsidian: Book early — this is a federal campground that fills on weekends Day hike to Emma Lake for Brook trout fishing and scenic views Trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead offers loop options into Hoover Wilderness or along Little Walker River
Skip Obsidian if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer to camp November through April — seasonal operations only May-October. You seek solitude on weekends — campground nearly fills despite its remote location.
Best time to visit Obsidian: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Sonora Bridge (Bridgeport, CA), Leavitt Meadows (Bridgeport, CA), Chris Flat (Bridgeport, CA), Buckeye (Bridgeport, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Obsidian
Cell signal at Obsidian (Bridgeport, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground that fills on weekends
Day hike to Emma Lake for Brook trout fishing and scenic views
Trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead offers loop options into Hoover Wilderness or along Little Walker River
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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