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Obsidian

US Forest Service · California

Obsidian in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$18/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
70
Phone
760-932-7070
Coordinates
38.29990, -119.44920

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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