Timber Creek Campground
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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. Keep reading
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.
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| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek Campground | 1 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| Timber Creek Campground | 4 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| Timber Creek Campground | 6 | standard nonelectric | 34 ft | — | yes |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | A | group standard area nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | B | group standard area nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | C | group standard area nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | C2 | management | 20 ft | — | |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | D | group standard area nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | E | group standard area nonelectric | 34 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in NV-02. This member’s public-lands record →