Timber Creek Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
- The water at our facility has been shutoff for the winter season. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
Need to Know
Trailers and RVs are limited to 34 feet in length, due to tight turns
- Single-family campsites within the campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis
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- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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.
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.
Contact Information
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825 AVENUE E ELY NV 89301
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 775-289-3031
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site C, Loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site A, Loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Timber Creek Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D, Loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site B, Loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Timber Creek Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Timber Creek Campground, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E, Loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND , Type Group Standard Area Nonelectric
