Desert Creek Campground

Located in a nice canyon next to a creek. Stayed here one night.

There are lots of different spots with fire pits once you get into the canyon. Lots of firewood as well.

Road is pretty rough about 4 or 5 miles after you turn off the main road from the north. Didn’t need 4 wheel drive but you will need good clearance, a car will bottom out.

Only saw a couple camps on the way up. There are 4 river crossings before you get to the official campground. Due to the melting snowpack this year. The first crossing is impassable. We stopped there and camped for the night.

Will make a trip back here again. Great spot.

Desert Creek Campground (775) 331-6444 https://goo.gl/maps/oYVUUHTNABcQ3Vc4A

Great secluded place. Not sure why the directions say California when it’s in Nevada. Someone edited the map to a random place in California. I fixed it, if not google maps desert creek campground fixes it.

I did an overnight at Desert Creek and the fact that the trail is a little rough means that not a whole lot of people are going to be camping back in here. I saw two vehicles all day on the trail and was by myself at the campground that night. The creek runs all year long and it’s very peaceful with beautiful canyon like views. I’ll definitely head back when I get a chance!

8.5 miles of the main road, crossing the creek 5 times, we found the perfect little spot. Restroom was quite a distance from our campsite, so we opted for our own portable toilet. No showers available but boil some creek water and washcloth wipe yourself down, you're good to go. Also recommend getting a fire permit from the Bridgeport Ranger Station. No trash receptacles or bins.......so pack out your trash.

Easy access. We were the only campers at the campground. Plenty of campsites both north and south of the campgrounds. If you don’t mind constant utv traffic (we didn’t 😎) then this is a great place. The outhouse was dirty with trash, but it didn’t stink nor were there any flies. There was a very conspicuous absence of wildlife in the area. The creek is only about 3 to 4 feet wide and around 2 feet deep. If you’re looking for a swimming hole, this is not that place 🙂.

This campground is great for people who have trucks, campers and ATV’s/Mavericks/Sidewinders. Sites are large and far away from other sites. Great for large groups. Lots of dirt roads to explore!! Trout fishing is excellent!!

OK, my weekends are usually Tuesday, Wed, &Thurs, so I have less issues with crowds than others do. I've been here twice, the first time didn't see a soul. The 2nd time a couple rode through on their horses. It looks like it gets some use on the weekends.

It's about a 6 mile ride up a dirt road, it's about 20 degrees cooler than the area. no bugs!

the road is washed out so there are some "new" campsites, no water, no toilets. no table etc