East Creek Campground
Campground · Nevada · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Humboldt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 7,329 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. 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 facts
- Season: End of May – Mid-October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 12 bookable sites
- Loops: East Creek Campground
Site types
- 12 Standard Nonelectric
12 campsites at East Creek Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 10 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 11 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 12 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 2 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 3 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 4 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 5 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 6 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 7 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 8 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| 9 | East Creek Campground | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
The East Creek Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Travel north on Highway 93 to the town of McGill. From McGill, go north approximately 3 miles on Highway 93 to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for East Creek Campground.
39.49670, -114.65480 · 39°29'48.1"N 114°39'17.3"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about East Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at East Creek Campground?
- Yes, East Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does East Creek Campground have?
- 12 sites.
Also listed by
East Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by East Creek Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Per Day: $4
Restrictions:
- Dogs must be on a leash.
- No stock allowed in campground.
Camping near East Creek Campground
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- Upper Lehman Creek Campground 39.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Lehman Creek Campground 39.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lehman Caves Tours 41.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Cleve Creek Campground 20.5 mi · Campground
- Egan Crest Trailhead 22.7 mi · Facility
- Ward Mountain Campground 26.1 mi · Campground
- Sacramento Pass Rec. Area 32 mi · Facility
- Lehman Caves Visitor Center 41.1 mi · Visitor Center
Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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