Green Creek Group
GREEN CREEK GROUP
Part of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
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.Facilities
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. Roads and parking spurs are dirt.Natural Features
The campground is tucked between Green Creek and a rocky outcropping, among a forest of towering Jeffrey pines, which offer partial shade. Aspens, juniper, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.Recreation
Green Creek offers rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground.Green Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, can be accessed just outside the campground entrance. It leads to Green Lake and further on to East Lake. Rugged peaks surround both large lakes, where hikers are rewarded with good backcountry fishing and spectacular scenery.
Important Notices
- Caution: black bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- A fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground
- Click here for more info about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forests
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Available Activities
- HIKING - Hiking
- FISHING - Fishing
- CAMPING - Camping
Directions
<p>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.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 760-932-7092
P.O. BOX 472BRIDGEPORT, CA 93517
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 2, Loop GRP2, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop GREE, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
