Green Creek Campground / Bridgeport Area

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Green Creek Campground          Area: South of Bridgeport / Twin Lakes

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Administered by: Bridgeport Ranger District (760) 873-2400

http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/districts/bridgeport.shtml

Elevation: 7,500

Description: Green Creek Campground is located alongside Green Creek and is noted for excellent fishing opportunities. Aspens and pine trees provide good shade for campsites.

Season Length: May-October, subject to weather conditions

Number of sites: 11

Fee: $15 plus $6 for each additional vehicle

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 35 feet   No Hook-ups:   Garbage: containers

Toilets: Vault    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills                     

Nearest town: Bridgeport

Nearby facilities:

Nearby fishing: Green Creek, Robison Creek, Twin Lakes

Reservations:  Yes-Group.  Group sites 1 and 2 can be reserved through www.recreation.gov or toll free at 877-444-6777 mid May through Labor Day weekend. Reservations must be made at least 4 days prior to arrival.  Family sites cannot be reserved and are available on first come, first served basis. For more information, contact Bridgeport Ranger District.

Additional information:  The access road and the campground road are unpaved. The road is wash-boarded in places; however, four wheel drive vehicles are not needed. There are 11 family sites, two group sites, and one pull-through site, other sites not recommended for larger trailers. Pets must be kept on a leash.   An extra $6.fee is charged for each additional vehicle. Please note that the dates and prices above are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or phone toll free at 877-444-6777 mid May through Labor Day weekend. For more information, contact Bridgeport Ranger District.

Directions:  From Bridgeport, drive approximately four miles south on Highway 395 to Green Creek Road (Forest Service Road #142).  Turn right and travel another 11 miles on the dirt road until road ends at the campground.

 

 

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This page contains a single entry by David Archer published on February 10, 2008 4:02 PM.

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