Cave Lake State Park Group Use Areas
Open for group camping reservations. Lake View group site operates year-round. Elk Flat group site operates early May through mid-October. The dam and emergency spillway are closed to all access. The south side of the road from fee station to Overlook Trail, including day-use picnic areas, is closed.
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
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 5:39PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
At 538 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eureka, moving northwest at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Eureka, Pinto Summit, and Eureka Airport.
About
Cave Lake State Park Group Use Areas offer dedicated group camping five miles southeast of Ely in eastern Nevada. Situated at 7,300 feet in the Schell Creek Range adjacent to Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the park provides group sites within two distinct campgrounds. Elk Flat Campground operates seasonally from early May through mid-October, while Lake View Campground near the 32-acre reservoir remains open year-round. Both group areas feature level sites with fire pits and grills, picnic tables, and parking. Flush toilets and showers serve both campgrounds, though Lake View facilities may close during extreme cold. An RV dump station is available near the campground entrances, and drinking water is provided on-site. ADA-accessible campsites are available. The park offers diverse recreation including fishing for stocked rainbow trout, non-motorized boating, swimming, and four maintained hiking trails. Mountain biking is permitted on designated routes. Winter transforms the area into a snow recreation destination with ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling on approved roads. Reservations for group camping are accepted starting January 2nd each year through Reserve Nevada.
Directions
From Ely, Nevada, travel southeast on US Highway 93/50/6. Turn south on Success Summit Road (SR 486) and continue approximately 7 miles to the park entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 120ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| stparks@parks.nv.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 296-1505 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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