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The campground operates seasonally from June through October, weather and conditions permitting. For the 2026 season, there is a water outage and no potable water is available. Campers must bring all water needed for their visit. Sites are first-come, first-served.

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

9:35 AM — October 10th, 3:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and active wildfires, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County. * Wind...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph Saturday. * Humidity...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 20-25% Saturday. * Highest Threat...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and 469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM PDT until October 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

9:35 AM — October 10th, 3:45 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and active wildfires, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County. * Wind...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph Saturday. * Humidity...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 20-25% Saturday. * Highest Threat...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and 469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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

Lye Creek Campground sits in a scenic aspen grove along its namesake creek in Nevada's remote Santa Rosa Range, part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The 14-site campground includes single sites, four double sites, and one group site, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and BBQ pedestal. Vault toilets are provided. The campground sees light use, making it an excellent choice for solitude seekers. Recreation opportunities abound in the surrounding area. Anglers can try their luck in Lye Creek, while hikers and backpackers have access to trails in the Santa Rosa Range (though the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness is not directly accessible from the campground). Mountain biking and OHV riding are popular on designated routes. The high-elevation setting among aspens provides pleasant summer temperatures and fall color. Access requires navigating steep, winding single-lane roads with periodic pull-outs. The main route runs through Paradise Valley via SR-290 and SR-792 toward Hinkey Summit. A secondary route follows Canyon Creek Road (FR 084) from Highway 95. Both routes demand cautious driving, and large RVs should carefully assess their capabilities before attempting the trip.

Directions

From Winnemucca, take US-95 north 22 miles to SR-290, then north 18 miles to Paradise Valley, then 16 miles north on SR-792 toward Hinkey Summit. The road becomes gravel; continue 2 more miles to the campground. Alternate route: Take US-95 north and turn east onto Canyon Creek Road (FR 084), marked as Buckskin Canyon on the highway, midway between Orovada and McDermitt. Both routes are steep, winding single-lane roads with periodic pull-outs.

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 $8 - $25

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites —

Contact

Phone +1 (775) 623-5025

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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