Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 40.68472, -115.46694
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 775-752-3357
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Overview Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is popular on the creek. Lamoille Canyon contains numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and scenic vistas. The canyon road itself, Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway, is popular for scenic driving and road biking. Facilities This day-use picnic area was constructed in 2003 and is a fully accessible site. A large shelter covers several picnic and serving tables, two grills and a campfire circle with benches. Accessible vault toilets and trash collection are provided but drinking water is not available. A large parking area is adjacent to the site, accommodating 25 through 30 vehicles. Natural Features The picnic area is situated at the mouth of Lamoille Canyon, a part of the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. The shelter is surrounded by a stand of shady aspens. Lamoille Creek runs through the site. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171. Nearby Attractions Powerhouse Picnic Area is located on the opposite side of Lamoille creek, and is a first come, first serve day use area for picnicking, with designated sites along
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 70 designated routes (47 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Canyon Campground | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Thomas Canyon Campground | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Thomas Canyon | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Terraces Campground & Picnic Area | Private campground | 6.3 mi | — | — |
| West Shore Campground | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
| Tomera Campground | Private campground | 15 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.