Cherry Creek Campground

Open

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 October 11 at 1:08AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

1:08 AM — 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and debris flows are possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeast, and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine. In northeast Nevada, the Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye and Northwestern Nye. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In addition, flash flooding is possible over recently burned areas like the former Ward Fire, Kearny Fire, Oxley Fire, Secret Pass Fire, Starr Valley Fire, Jones Fire, and Egberts Fire. Other burn scar locations in the watch area could also be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture from decaying Hurricane Rachel is expected to move northward, crossing into portions of east-central and eastern Nevada late tonight through roughly Monday. This significant moisture will interact with upper level low pressure to bring widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms to the watch area. Moderate to locally heavy rain will cause excessive runoff and may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near former fire burned areas, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 11 at 1:00AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

1:00 AM — 5:00 PM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph tonight are expected to weaken by the mid morning hours. Winds remain below advisory levels late this morning through the early evening hours. Southerly winds are expected to increase once again later this evening into early Monday morning. * WHERE...White Pine, Southeastern Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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.

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.

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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