Columbine Campground
Open seasonally mid-May through late October, weather and road conditions permitting. First-come, first-served with no reservations required. No fees. No potable water available on site.
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
About
Columbine Campground sits at 8,600 feet in the remote Toiyabe Range west of Austin, Nevada. This small 7-site primitive campground occupies an open setting along Stewart Creek and serves as the primary staging area for backpackers and equestrians accessing the Arc Dome Wilderness. The Stewart Creek Trailhead provides direct entry into the 120,551-acre wilderness and connects to the Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail. Facilities are minimal but functional: vault toilets, picnic tables, and a stock loading ramp for horse trailers. There is no potable water, so campers must bring all drinking water. No fees are charged. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leash, and equestrians must use certified weed-free hay. The campground typically opens mid-May and closes in late October, depending on weather and road conditions. Access is via Forest Service Road 119 from the Yomba Indian Reservation, which can be rough and may require high clearance.
Directions
From Austin, NV: Follow US 50 one mile west to State Route 722. Turn left and continue 7 miles to Route 21 junction. Turn left onto Route 21 and follow to the Yomba Indian Reservation. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 119 and continue 10 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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) 964-2671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Columbine Campground | |
| Humboldt-Toiyabe NF Alerts |
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