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.
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
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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