Bird Creek Campground
Open seasonally from end of May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting. Water systems are not yet operational for the season; campers should bring all drinking water needed. Some sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; remaining sites are first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 8:56AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada Tuesday, with historically high atmospheric moisture content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 9 PM PDT Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will produce rainfall rates of around one inch per hour, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 1:51PM PDT until July 20 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following county, White Pine. * WHEN...Until 300 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 151 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.8 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.8 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of North Central White Pine County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bird Creek Campground is a forested retreat in the Duck Creek Basin, perched at 8,200 feet on the Schell Creek Range within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Bird Creek flows perennially through the campground, bordered by a mixed forest of juniper, pinyon pine, and alder that provides limited shade. The campground is approximately 25 miles from Ely. The campground has 10 sites: five single-unit sites, two double-unit walk-in sites, one multi-family site, and one group site for day-use only. All sites include picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. Vault toilets and seasonal drinking water are available, though campers must pack out all trash. The Ranger Trail, a designated OHV route that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking, is accessible directly from the campground. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive offers views of high desert and mountain terrain. Nearby attractions include Cave Lake State Park, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park with its historic stone ovens and interpretive trail, and the Northern Nevada Railway in Ely.
Directions
From Ely, take Highway 93 north to McGill. Continue north on Highway 93 approximately 3-5 miles to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for Bird Creek Recreation Area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 289-3031 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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