Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing
Location: Wells, NV, NV
Price: From $94 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is popular on the creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon at 6,500 feet elevation next to Lamoille Creek, offering excellent fishing for rainbow and brook trout plus numerous hiking and horseback riding trails. Google reviewers (4.9/5 rating) praise it as a rugged gem with beautiful fall colors and serene mountain setting.
Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Mountain Goat, American Beaver, Lewis's Woodpecker, Red-tailed Hawk, and Great Basin Fence Lizard documented in the area
Insider tips for Powerhouse Group Picnic Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is popular for scenic driving and exploration Only 25 miles from Elko, NV for supply runs
Skip Powerhouse Group Picnic Area if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You need more than minimal amenities—only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Powerhouse Group Picnic Area: September-October — Fall colors are beautiful with snow on mountain tops according to verified camper reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Thomas Canyon (WELLS, NV), Terraces Campground - Picnic Area (Wells , NV), Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) (WELLS, NV), Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) (WELLS, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Cell signal at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area (Wells, NV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is popular on the creek.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 limited availability
Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is popular for scenic driving and exploration
Only 25 miles from Elko, NV for supply runs
Fall colors are beautiful with snow on mountain tops according to verified camper reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit. Head south on Idaho Street, then turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on State Route 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel a short distance on Forest Route 660 to the picnic area.
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- 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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