Terraces Campground - Picnic Area
Campground · Nevada · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Humboldt National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 75
- People per site
- 8,558 ft
- Elevation
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
The facts
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 75 people per site
- Loops: FAMI
Site types
- 1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, picnic tables, grills.
1 campsite at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FAMI | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | 75 | 🐾 |
Getting there
40.63194, -115.36778 · 40°37'55.0"N 115°22'4.0"W
Typical weather
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 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 Terraces Campground - Picnic Area
- Can you reserve a site at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?
- Yes, Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Terraces Campground - Picnic Area have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area.
- Are campfires allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?
- Campfires are allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Terraces Campground - Picnic Area
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- California Trail Center 30.9 mi · Facility
- The California Trail Interpretive Center 30.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Angel Lake Campground 30.9 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 775-752-3357
- Book Recreation.gov
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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