Lye Creek

Both of the routes from Winnemucca are steep and winding single lanes. There are periodic pull-outs for passing. Drive cautiously.

Water: Potable Water

Restroom: Vault (3) - Open and maintained during prime season.

Fees: Per Day $8 Single $10 Double $25 Group

Restrictions: *Dogs must be on a leash. *No stock allowed in campground.

This campground has been upgraded and currently charges $8 per night. It’s well worth it though. Not only are the grounds nice and well kept, but the bathrooms were clean. The creek runs right next to the campground so if it’s not too cold for an open window, the noise from the water is super relaxing.

No matter which direction you come from, pay attention to the length limit shown on the site here. The roads into the site from both directions have some pretty aggressive switchbacks.

That being said, I would also encourage everyone to not go out the way you came in. When you arrive at the turnoff to the campground from FSR087, you will turn right if coming from McDermitt or turn left if coming from Paradise Valley. So whichever way you come in, go out the other way if you have the time. Both sides of the mountain have equally stunning views and are well worth seeing if you have time for the extra travel.

Nicely separated sites in an aspen covered ravine. Most sites empty. We drove in fro highway 95, a narrow rough road adventure. Drove out via 290 through Paradise valley. Saw dramatic, weathered volcanic plug formations in and out. Would go back in a heartbeat. Maybe when the quakies are in their full fall color. Woke at sunrise and to 41 degrees F.