Established Camping
East Creek Campground — Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
East Creek Campground is located near the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters in Nevada. The area features rugged terrain with a mix of forested areas and open spaces. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Great Basin National Park and the Ruby Mountains.
Description
Overview
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. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada.
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.
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.
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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (775) 289-3031.
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.
Charges & Cancellations
All change and cancellation requests should be done through Recreation.gov.
Location
East Creek Campground — Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters is located in Nevada
Directions
The East Creek Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Travel north on Highway 93 to the town of McGill. From McGill, go north approximately 3 miles on Highway 93 to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for East Creek Campground.
Coordinates
39.4967 N
114.6548 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Detours Nearby
Ward Mountain Campground
43 min away
Snake Creek Campground - Primitive
3 hrs 11 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 15 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 42 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 48 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 52 min from Provo
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
