East Creek Campground
Open seasonally from end of May through mid-October, weather and conditions permitting. Currently open first-come-first-served at $5/night. Water may not be available until later in the season.
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
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 7:23PM PDT until July 20 at 10:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following county, White Pine. * WHEN...Until 1030 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 719 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.4 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shoshone, and Great Basin National Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
East Creek Campground is located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, about 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Sitting at 7,400 feet elevation in an alder, pinyon, and juniper forest, the campground offers 12 newly improved campsites, each equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills. Three vault toilets serve the area. East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area, attracting birds during spring and summer. This is a primitive, pack-it-in-pack-it-out facility with no potable water, hookups, or trash service. The Ranger Trail, a designated OHV trail that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking, can be accessed directly from the campground. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is nearby, offering views of high desert and mountain terrain. Nearby attractions include Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park, both a few miles from Ely. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.
Directions
From Ely, travel north on Highway 93 to the town of McGill. Continue north approximately 3 miles on Highway 93 to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for East Creek Campground. Approximately 20 miles from Ely.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 289-3031 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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