Seven miles down a gravel road from Highway 6, Willow Creek Campground sits at 7,000 feet elevation within Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. The campground occupies a small valley with Willow Creek running nearby, accessed by what reviewers consistently describe as a washboard dirt road that requires careful driving.
The facility features ten sites spread among mature trees that provide natural shade and privacy between camping areas. Each site includes a concrete picnic table under a metal shade structure, fire ring, and grill. Two sites sit on concrete pads designed for wheelchair accessibility, with paved paths leading to clean vault toilets equipped with grab bars. Leah L. notes the campground "has trees that provide shade and privacy" and remains relatively uncrowded, with most visitors staying just one night.
Water spigots are distributed throughout the campground, though availability varies seasonally for maintenance. The historic charcoal ovens sit a short walk from the camping area, connected by established trails. Several reviewers mention hiking opportunities both at the ovens and within the campground area. Cell service reaches the site, and campers can explore additional camping spots near Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park for different experiences in the region.
The elevation keeps summer temperatures more moderate than lower desert areas, making this a practical base for exploring eastern Nevada's mining history and high desert terrain.
Description
Camping: Willow Creek Campground has two large pull-through spaces for RVs, and many other distinct spaces for every type of camper. A camping limit of 14 days in a 30-day period is enforced. Group Camping: There is a group camping facility in the campground. Please contact the park for reservations.
Fee Info
Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWillow Creek is located in Nevada near Lund
Directions
Located about 18 miles southeast of Ely via U.S. 93. Visitors can drive about 11 miles on the dirt road of Cave Valley Road or can continue on U.S. 93 and turn onto a 7-mile dirt road that has signs for the park.
Address
P.O. Box 151761
Ely, NV 89315
Coordinates
39.04116254 N
114.85527959 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/26/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/26/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/26/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/26/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/26/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/26/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 17 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 43 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 49 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 5 min from Las Vegas, NV
