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Timber Creek Campground

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Timber Creek Campground is located near Ely, Nevada, within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as Great Basin National Park and Cave Lake State Park, both offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

Overview

Timber Creek Campground is located in Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 8,500 feet, approximately 25 miles from the small city of Ely. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing and off-road vehicle riding, among other activities.

Recreation

Timber Creek is a perennial stream with rainbow and brook trout fishing. The High Schells Wilderness can be accessed from a trailhead located a half-mile up the road from the campground. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is located in the Duck Creek Basin with views of the surrounding high desert and mountain terrain. Access to the Ranger OHV Trail is located below the campground and offers recreational opportunities for OHVs, horseback, mountain bikes and hiking.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a dense forest of Engelmann spruce, aspen and white fir trees, which offers partial shade and beautiful fall color. Timber Creek flows past the campground. High Schells Wilderness sits immediately ajacent to the campground and has multiple peaks greater than 11,000 ft. in elevation.

Nearby Attractions

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park is a few miles southeast of Ely, providing an opportunity to see interesting historic stone ovens and hike an interpretive trail. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides. Cave Lake State Park is a few miles south of Duck Creek Basin along the Success Loop Road.

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Location

Timber Creek Campground is located in Nevada

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Directions

From McGill, travel north on Highway 93 for 5 miles. Turn on State Route 486 and continue 8 miles on the paved road. Turn left on Forest Road 425, at the Timber Creek sign, and drive up the dirt road another 3 miles to the campground.

Address

825 AVENUE E
Ely, NV 89301

Coordinates

39.4 N
114.6275 W

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  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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allison W.
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2022

Cute and convenient I-80 stop

This is a popular stop near the town of Ely (a couple miles north off the highway; the closest town is actually McGill). Because of its proximity to a major thoroughfare, and I guess what northern Nevada would consider a major town, it seems like it fills up quickly. There isn’t a lot of privacy from neighbors because the foliage is limited and the landscaping is minimal, but it’s clean, relatively quiet, well run, and a good pit stop if you’re making a run across this area of the country.

Recommend that, if you know you’re coming in advance, you go ahead and make reservations at recreation.gov.

There are two pit toilets in a pretty good state of cleanliness. Potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Out of the eleven sites total, five are considered group sites and six are considered RV sites (you can car/tent camp here no problem, however).

Site3
Month of VisitJune
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Reviewed Jul. 28, 2021

Unexpected

Beautiful tailpipes and aspens with a flowing creek. Road is a bit rough up, have the trailer secured. Bathrooms were clean.

Siteturnaround at the end 7?
Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Timber Creek Campground?

    Camping at Timber Creek Campground can cost between $10.00 and $60.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Timber Creek Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Timber Creek Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Timber Creek Campground?

    Timber Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Timber Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Timber Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Timber Creek Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Timber Creek Campground does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Timber Creek Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Timber Creek Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Timber Creek Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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    There are 9 campsites at Timber Creek Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts