Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds
Closed for the season. Snake Creek Road is closed due to winter conditions. The road and campsites typically reopen in late spring or early summer depending on snowpack. Check the NPS current conditions page before visiting.
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 4:52PM PDT until August 29 at 7:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern White Pine County in northeastern Nevada... * WHEN...Until 745 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Rainfall may trigger debris flows from the Ward fire burn scar. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Southern White Pine County. - Ward Fire Burn Scar - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Snake Creek Primitive Campgrounds provides a rugged, secluded camping experience on the less-traveled southeastern side of Great Basin National Park. The 12 designated campsites are scattered along the Snake Creek Road corridor, each offering a distinct setting among aspen groves with dramatic limestone cliff backdrops. Named sites include Monkey Rock, Squirrel Springs, Pinnacles, and Eagle Peak, while additional walk-in sites near Shoshone and Johnson Lake trails offer access to backcountry hiking. All sites are free and first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Vault toilets and seasonal trash collection are available. Each site accommodates up to 8 people, 3 tents, and 2 vehicles. Tents must be pitched within 30 feet of the site's picnic table or fire ring. Generator use is permitted from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Snake Creek Road is an unpaved, rough dirt road that closes seasonally due to snow. RVs and trailers are never recommended due to road conditions. High-clearance vehicles are advised. The maximum continuous stay is 14 days.
Directions
From Great Basin Visitor Center, turn right on Highway 487 before the Nevada/Utah border. Follow signs to Snake Creek Road. The unpaved road leads to the primitive campsites.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| grba_interpretation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (775) 234-7331 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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