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Terraces Campground - Picnic Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Wells , NV, NV

Price: From $5 per night

Price range: $5–$100 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Season: May through October

Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/terraces-campground-picnic-area to be notified when sites open up.

Popular scenic location in Lamoille Canyon with excellent camp host Dale maintaining clean facilities, offering lots of shade and great views. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek for brook and wild rainbow trout, plus numerous hiking trails.

Wildlife alert: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, American Pika, Uinta Chipmunk, Himalayan Snowcock, Lewis's Woodpecker, and Great Basin Fence Lizard present in the area.

Insider tips for Terraces Campground - Picnic Area: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Only one community fire pit available Camp host maintains bathrooms with running water at multiple locations

Skip Terraces Campground - Picnic Area if: Need RV hookups — no hookups available. Traveling outside May-October — campground is seasonal. Prefer private sites — this is a group reservation facility with 1 tent site.

Best time to visit Terraces Campground - Picnic Area: May - October — Official seasonal operations period.

Nearby campgrounds: Thomas Canyon (WELLS, NV), Powerhouse Group 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 Terraces Campground - Picnic Area

Cell signal at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area (Wells , 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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    Wells , NV, NV★ 4.6 (9 reviews)From $5/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails.

    Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

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

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    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:✕ Need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ Traveling outside May-October — campground is seasonal✕ Prefer private sites — this is a group reservation facility with 1 tent site

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a popular federal campground

    Only one community fire pit available

    Camp host maintains bathrooms with running water at multiple locations

    Best: May - October

    Official seasonal operations period

    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: Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats, American Pika, Uinta Chipmunk, Himalayan Snowcock, Lewis's Woodpecker, and Great Basin Fence Lizard present in the area.

    Location

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    775-752-3357· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
    Getting there →

    Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 10 miles on FR 660 to the picnic area.

    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Terraces Campground - Picnic Area cost per night?+
    Terraces Campground - Picnic Area costs $5–$100 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Terraces Campground - Picnic Area open?+
    Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Terraces Campground - Picnic Area have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?+
    Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?+
    Terraces Campground - Picnic Area 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 Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Terraces Campground - Picnic Area open, and what are check-in times?+
    Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $5 /night★ 4.6 (9)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    What season is Terraces Campground - Picnic Area open?+
    Does Terraces Campground - Picnic Area have hookups?+
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Thomas Canyon

    WELLS, NV

    From $19/night

    Powerhouse Group Picnic Area

    Wells, NV

    From $94/night

    Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)

    WELLS, NV

    From $18/night

    Angel Creek (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)

    WELLS, NV

    From $17/night

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