Cherry Creek Campground
Open year-round for dispersed camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Access roads may be impassable during winter snow or wet conditions.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 11:14AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and Central Nevada today, with historically high atmospheric moisture content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms today will produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this 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 today will produce rainfall rates of around one and one half of an inch per hour, resulting in the potential of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cherry Creek Campground is a primitive, undeveloped dispersed camping area situated in the pinyon-juniper woodlands of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Nye County, Nevada. Located on Pine Creek Road (Forest Road 59411) just west of Cherry Creek Road (Forest Road 59410), this remote site offers solitude for experienced backcountry campers seeking to explore the surrounding wilderness. The campground serves as the primary access point for the Little Cherry Creek Trail, a 4.2-mile non-motorized trail that travels up a canyon along the creek into the Quinn Canyon Wilderness near Rachel, Nevada. This is strictly primitive camping with no developed facilities or amenities. Campers must bring all water, pack out all trash, and practice Leave No Trace principles. Access requires navigating a series of unpaved roads from the Sunnyside area, approximately 45 miles of improved gravel and dirt roads west of State Highway 318. High-clearance vehicles are recommended, and road conditions may be impassable during winter months or after heavy precipitation.
Directions
From Ely, take US-6 west to NV-318. Head south on NV-318 for 43 miles, then turn right onto Sunnyside Road for 10.2 miles. Slight left onto MCR936103 for 12.8 miles, then left onto Sunnyside for 14.8 miles. Turn right onto Cherry Creek Road and travel 5.6 miles, then sharp left to stay on Cherry Creek Road for 0.8 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 289-3031 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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