Big Horn Campground At The Elbow
Open year-round, first-come-first-served only. No reservations accepted. Check-in at 2 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m. Camping limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:17PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due to thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the following area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will produce scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening through Tuesday. Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas, increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:17PM PDT until July 20 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due to thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the following area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will produce scattered thunderstorms each afternoon and evening through Tuesday. Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas, increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Big Horn Campground at The Elbow is a primitive campground within Nevada's Walker River State Recreation Area, situated along the fabled Elbow section of the East Fork Walker River. This stretch of water is legendary among fly fishermen for its trophy brown and rainbow trout, and the campground provides direct access to this pristine fishery. The setting is rustic and undeveloped, offering a quiet escape along the river. The campground operates on a first-come-first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilet facilities nearby. There is no potable water, hookups, or dump station, so campers must bring their own water and be prepared for a primitive experience. The park is open year-round, though the access road is a county-maintained dirt road that may be affected by weather conditions. To reach the campground from Wellington on Highway 208, travel south on the Wellington Cutoff to Highway 338. Continue south approximately 23.5 miles, then turn east on Sweetwater Road at the sign for The Elbow. The campground is about 7 miles down this dirt road.
Directions
From Wellington on Highway 208, travel south on the Wellington Cutoff to Highway 338. Continue south approximately 23.5 miles, then turn east on Sweetwater Road (look for the green sign saying 'Hawthorne 38 miles' and brown sign for 'The Elbow'). Continue east about 7 miles on this county-maintained dirt road to reach the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 463-1609 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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