East Creek Campground Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nevada

East Creek Overview

East Creek Campground has 12 campsites and is located in a forested area next to East Creek high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include vault toilets. Drinking water and trash collection are not available (pack in / pack 0ut).  Cell service is also not available in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Bird Creek and Timber Creek.

Area Recreation and Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, OHV trail riding, horseback riding, picnicking, stargazing, hunting and wildlife viewing.

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.

Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are 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.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• ATV
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing