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Cave Lake State Park Elk Flat Campground

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Open seasonally from May 1 through October 31. Flush toilets and showers are available during the operating season. Individual sites are first-come, first-served; group sites reservable via reservenevada.com. Seven-night camping limit per 30-day period.

Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 4:52PM PDT until August 29 at 7:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

4:52 PM — 7:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern White Pine County in northeastern Nevada... * WHEN...Until 745 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Rainfall may trigger debris flows from the Ward fire burn scar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southern White Pine County. - Ward Fire Burn Scar - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…

About

Elk Flat Campground is one of two designated campgrounds at Cave Lake State Park, located about 15 miles southeast of Ely in eastern Nevada's Schell Creek Range. At 7,300 feet elevation, the campground provides relief from desert heat and access to a pristine 32-acre reservoir stocked with rainbow and brown trout. All campsites are level with unpaved access roads, and each includes a fire pit with grill and picnic table. The park offers excellent year-round fishing opportunities, with ice fishing popular during winter months when the campground is closed. Hiking trails wind through the surrounding pinyon-juniper forest, where wildlife sightings of mule deer, wild turkeys, and various raptors are common. The lake permits non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors, making it ideal for kayaking and canoeing. A group camping area is also available for larger parties. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis for individual sites, though group reservations can be made through Reserve Nevada. Campers are limited to seven consecutive nights within any 30-day period.

Directions

From Ely, take US-93 south for approximately 7 miles. Turn left onto Success Summit Road (State Route 486) and continue east for about 8 miles to the park entrance.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (775) 296-1505

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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