Slide Creek Campground
Open seasonally, typically June through October depending on snow and road conditions. Free, first-come, first-served with no reservations. No water available on site.
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 11:01AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 424 Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County, 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 Southwest winds of 15-25 mph gusting 25-40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 15-25%. * Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. Outdoor burning is not recommended. The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:48AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and debris flows are possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Nevada, including the following areas, in north central Nevada, Southern Lander and Southern Eureka. In northeast Nevada, Northern Elko and Southwest Elko. * WHEN...From this evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In addition, flash flooding is possible over recently burned areas like the former Oxley Fire, Antelope Fire, California Creek Fire, and Master Fire. Other burn scar locations in the watch area could also be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture from decaying Hurricane Rachel is expected to move northward, crossing into portions of east-central and eastern Nevada late tonight through roughly Monday. This significant moisture will interact with upper level low pressure to bring widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms to the watch area. Moderate to locally heavy rain will cause excessive runoff and may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near former fire burned areas, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Slide Creek Campground occupies a scenic setting at the springs feeding Slide Creek, surrounded by aspen and subalpine fir at the edge of the Jarbidge Wilderness in Nevada's remote northeast corner. The campground serves as a staging area for the Slide Creek Trail, which provides access to the wilderness for hiking, backpacking, hunting, and horse-supported trips. The campground offers 6 sites on hard-packed, level ground suitable for tents and small trailers up to approximately 25 feet. Facilities are minimal: a single vault toilet and horse corrals adjacent to the camping area. No potable water is available, so campers must bring their own supply. Horses are permitted in the corrals but not within the campground itself. The Jarbidge Wilderness is one of the original wilderness areas designated by the 1964 Wilderness Act, encompassing over 113,000 acres of terrain ranging from 5,000-foot desert valleys to peaks exceeding 10,000 feet. The area's extreme remoteness keeps visitation low.
Directions
Located in the Jarbidge area of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Elko County, Nevada. Access requires travel on remote forest roads. The nearest town is Jarbidge, though access may require routing through Idaho and back into Nevada due to road conditions.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (775) 738-5171 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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