East Creek Campground
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Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Recreation The Ranger Trail can be accessed from this campground. The Ranger Trail is a designated OHV trail that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking use as well. Keep reading
The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is also in the area, with views of high desert and mountain terrain. Facilities The campground has 12 newly improved sites and 3 vault toilets. All sites have picnic and serving tables, campfire rings and grills. Water is not provided at this campground. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility. Natural Features East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (775) 289-3031. Nearby Attractions Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are both a few miles from Ely. Interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail are available there. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides. Charges & Cancellations All change and cancellation requests should be done through Recreation.gov.
The sites · 12
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Creek Campground | 1 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 10 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 11 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 12 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 2 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 3 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 4 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 5 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 6 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 7 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 8 | standard nonelectric | — | — | |
| East Creek Campground | 9 | standard nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NV-02. This member’s public-lands record →