Within Humboldt National Forest, this US Forest Service site operates as both a group campground and individual camping area, depending on reservation status. The facility accommodates up to nine individual sites when not reserved by a group, though this dual-use system can create confusion for arriving campers. Access requires navigating rough roads to reach the open terrain near creek and lake areas.
The campground provides vault toilets and potable water but lacks RV hookups, making it tent-only with no RV length accommodations. Fishing opportunities exist in nearby waters. For campers seeking additional forest options, campgrounds near Humboldt National Forest provide alternatives throughout the region.
Description
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.
Facilities
This site is a group overnight tent camping area that can accommodate up to 75 people throughout its nine individual family picnic sites or the facility can be reserved as a whole. If not reserved, the individual sites can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for day use picnics. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A large paved parking area can accommodate up to 17 vehicles. Footpaths within the site are also paved.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171.
Nearby Attractions
Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHumboldt-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.
Address
140 Pacific Avenue
Wells, NV 89835
Coordinates
40.6319444 N
115.3677778 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 23 min from Twin Falls, ID
- 4 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 27 min from Ogden, UT
- 4 hrs 38 min from Provo, UT
