Facilities
The campground has 12 newly improved sites and 3 vault toilets. All sites have picnic and serving tables, campfire rings and grills. Water is not provided at this campground. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility.
Recreation.govNV
East Creek Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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Campground guide
What to know before booking
Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. The campground has 12 newly improved sites and 3 vault toilets. East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Natural Features
East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons.
Recreation
The Ranger Trail can be accessed from this campground. The Ranger Trail is a designated OHV trail that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking use as well. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is also in the area, with views of high desert and mountain terrain.
Nearby Attractions
Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are both a few miles from Ely. Interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail are available there. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.
Important notices
Utility hooksups are not available
Click here for more information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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 .
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