Established Camping
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site is located near Lamoille, Nevada. The area features mountainous terrain with elevations that can influence temperature variations, with highs reaching around 85°F in summer and lows dropping to 15°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway and Ruby Mountains, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Overview
Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
Location
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Terraces Picnic and Group Camping Site is located in Nevada
Directions
Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 10 miles on FR 660 to the picnic area.
Coordinates
40.6319444 N
115.3677778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 23 min from Twin Falls
- 4 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City
- 4 hrs 27 min from Ogden
- 4 hrs 38 min from Provo
