Can you reserve a site at Timber Creek Campground?

Yes, Timber Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Timber Creek Campground have?

9 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Timber Creek Campground?

35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Timber Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Timber Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Timber Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Timber Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Timber Creek Campground, Nevada — 8 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

Facilities

The campground has five group campsites, which serve varying sizes of groups between 25-100 people. Some sites require a short walk from the parking area, on a bridge over Timber Creek, to access the site pad.

All sites have picnic and serving tables, a campfire ring and a grill. Vault toilets and drinking water is provided. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" site, with no trash collection service.

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.

The facts

8 bookable sites
9 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, Timber Creek Campground

Site types

5 Group Standard Area Nonelectric
3 Standard Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

9 campsites at Timber Creek Campground

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	100	🐾
B	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	25	🐾
C	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	35 ft	25	🐾
C2	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Management	—	Gravel	20 ft	50	🐾
D	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	50	🐾
E	TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	25	🐾
1	Timber Creek Campground	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	6	♿ 🐾
4	Timber Creek Campground	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	6	♿ 🐾
6	Timber Creek Campground	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	34 ft	6	♿ 🐾

Getting there

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.

39.40000, -114.62750 · 39°23'60.0"N 114°37'39.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 Timber Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Timber Creek Campground?: Yes, Timber Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Timber Creek Campground have?: 9 sites in total, of which 8 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Timber Creek Campground?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Timber Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Timber Creek Campground.
Does Timber Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Timber Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Timber Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Timber Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Timber Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Per Day: $8 Single/ $35-$50 Group

Restrictions:

Dogs must be on a leash in campground.
Stock only allowed in corral area.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Timber Creek Campground

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Upper Lehman Creek Campground 33.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Lehman Creek Campground 33.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lehman Caves Tours 34.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Cleve Creek Campground 13.7 mi · Campground
Egan Crest Trailhead 21.9 mi · Facility
Ward Mountain Campground 22.6 mi · Campground
Sacramento Pass Rec. Area 25.8 mi · Facility
Lehman Caves Visitor Center 34.9 mi · Visitor Center

Contact

Phone 775-289-3031
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Timber Creek Campground