East Creek Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Ely, NV, NV
Price: From $5 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/east-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
East Creek Campground sits at 7,400 feet in the Schell Creek Range with diverse recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. Campers praise it as a beautiful find with clean facilities and peaceful solitude.
Wildlife alert: Columbia Basin Pygmy Rabbit, Pronghorn, Mountain Cottontail, Ord's Kangaroo Rat, Common Poorwill, Brewer's Sparrow, Black-headed Grosbeak, Spotted Towhee, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Insider tips for East Creek Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Only 12 sites total; aim for weekdays for better availability Access via 3-mile dirt road from Highway 93 near McGill; narrow road requires careful navigation
Skip East Creek Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require vehicle turnaround space—narrow dirt road with limited passing areas. You prefer paved roads—access is 3 miles of dirt road.
Best time to visit East Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Bird Creek Campground (ELY, NV), Timber Creek Campground (ELY, NV), Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) (ELY, NV), Wheeler Peak Campground (Baker, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at East Creek Campground
Cell signal at East Creek Campground (Ely, NV): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Only 12 sites total; aim for weekdays for better availability
Access via 3-mile dirt road from Highway 93 near McGill; narrow road requires careful navigation
Campground operates seasonally during these months per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The East Creek Campground is located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada. Travel north on Highway 93 to the town of McGill. From McGill, go north approximately 3 miles on Highway 93 to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for East Creek Campground.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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