East Creek Campground
East Creek Campground is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 39.49670, -114.65480
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Photography, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 775-289-3031 Ely Ranger District
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About East Creek Campground
Overview Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Recreation 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. Facilities The campground has 12 newly improved sites and 3 vault toilets. All sites have picnic and serving tables, campfire rings and grills. Water is not provided at this campground. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility. Natural Features East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (775) 289-3031. Nearby Attractions Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are both 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 tra
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Lehman RV Dump Station · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 20 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 699 designated routes (296 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Creek Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| East Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Bird Creek Campground | National forest campground | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Bird Creek Campground | National forest campground | 2.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Bird Creek Campground | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| North Creek Campsite | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.