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Terraces Campground - Picnic Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

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Upcoming Availability

4 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. This site is a group overnight tent camping area that can accommodate up to 75 people throughout its nine individual family picnic sites or the facility can be reserved as a whole. The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in Lamoille Canyon, within the beautiful Ruby Mountains.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

This site is a group overnight tent camping area that can accommodate up to 75 people throughout its nine individual family picnic sites or the facility can be reserved as a whole. If not reserved, the individual sites can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for day use picnics. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A large paved parking area can accommodate up to 17 vehicles. Footpaths within the site are also paved.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in Lamoille Canyon, within the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. A dense stand of aspens covers the picnic area, offering partial shade and pretty fall colors. Most sites afford breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and canyon walls.

Recreation

Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking.

Nearby Attractions

Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

1 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 1

FAMI

GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

75

people

Full

shade

Important notices

Campgrounds are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day for reservations on rec.gov. However, things can change based on weather and other emergency situations, please contact the Ranger station for the most up-to-date information.
This is a group overnight tent only facility
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Common questions

Is Terraces Campground - Picnic Area available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 4 of the next 14 days, starting Mon, Aug 3. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

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How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

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