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.

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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

Location

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775-289-3031 Ely Ranger District· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does East Creek Campground cost per night?+
East Creek Campground costs $5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is East Creek Campground open?+
East Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does East Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at East Creek Campground?+
East Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at East Creek Campground?+
East Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at East Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at East Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is East Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
East Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$5 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Wheeler Peak Campground

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