Kingston Campground
Open mid-May through late October, weather and conditions permitting. No fees or reservations required; all sites are first-come, first-served. No potable water available.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 9:46AM PDT until August 9 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...High temperatures 100 to 105 degrees in the valleys each afternoon. Low temperatures 62 to 70 degrees in the valleys each night. This will result in a major risk for heat-related illnesses for much of the population, especially those without effective cooling. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka, Southwest Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat
About
Kingston Campground sits at 7,100 feet elevation along Kingston Creek in the Toiyabe Range, offering a remote high-desert camping experience in central Nevada. The campground serves as the northernmost entry point to the Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail and provides easy access to Groves Lake, a small county-owned lake popular for fishing. This primitive campground offers basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings with grates at each site. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own supply. A stock loading ramp accommodates horses and pack animals for backcountry trips. Dogs are allowed but must remain on leash, and certified weed-free hay is required for stock animals. The surrounding area offers diverse recreation including lake and stream fishing, mountain and road biking, backpacking, day hiking, non-motorized boating, and OHV road riding. The remote canyon setting along the eastern slopes of the Toiyabe Range provides a quiet escape from more crowded campgrounds.
Directions
From Austin, follow US 50 East to State Route 376 South for 16 miles to the turnoff-campground sign. The campground is five miles west of the State Route 376 turnoff.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 964-2671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Kingston Campground Page |
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