Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)

Summary

Angel Creek Campground is a scenic spot in Nevada's East Humboldt Mountain Range, where visitors can canoe and fish at nearby Angel Lake, hike Greys Lake Trail, or enjoy wildlife viewing. Facilities include vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, campfire rings, and a group camping area. The surrounding aspens provide shade and vibrant fall colors.

Overview

Angel Creek Campground is located on the grassy foothills of the East Humboldt Mountain Range, just eight miles southwest of Wells, Nev. It sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visitors enjoy making the short drive to Angel Lake for canoeing and fishing.

Recreation

Beautiful Angel Lake is just four miles from the campground, offering great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout.

Greys Lake Trail, a 4.75-mile round-trip path to a hidden alpine lake, begins at Angel Lake.

A variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer and birds of prey, make its home around the lake, creating good viewing opportunities for visitors to the area.

Facilities

The campground provides vault toilets and drinking water. Each campsite contains a picnic table and combination campfire ring with grill. Most sites have tent pads. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

No trash collection is available. If you pack it in, please pack it out.

The tent only group camping area can accommodate up to 30 people and six tents. There is parking for six vehicles. The site contains picnic tables, a group fire ring and family grill. The site is handicap accessible. If not reserved, the site can be used on a first-come, first-served basis for group camping or day use picnics.

Natural Features

The campground is situated among mature aspens, which offer partial shade and beautiful fall color. Wildflowers dot the area during the summer months.