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Columbine Campground

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May to October. Columbine Campground is a National Forest campground near Austin, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Austin, Nevada

Wildflowers in Copper Basin, northern Elko County, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which the campground sits inside
Wildflowers in Copper Basin, northern Elko County, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which the campground sits inside. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
Access road
Dirt
Shade
Some shade

Columbine Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of Arc Dome Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Arc Dome Wilderness and Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail: Columbine Campground sits at the Columbine Trailhead, with direct access to the Arc Dome Wilderness and the Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Sites and hookups

Total sites
7
Tent sites
2
RV sites
4
Group sites
1
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; boondockersbible.com, accessed 2026-09-26; hipcamp.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Pets
Allowed

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; hipcamp.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
8,600 ft

38.9002, -117.3765 in Nye. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Columbine Campground is open from May to October , at 8,600 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; boondockersbible.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Columbine Campground?
No. Columbine Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Columbine Campground?
Camping at Columbine Campground is free.
How many campsites does Columbine Campground have?
Columbine Campground has 7 campsites, including 2 tent sites, 4 RV sites, and 1 group site.
Does Columbine Campground have RV hookups?
No. Columbine Campground has no hookups. 4 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Is there drinking water at Columbine Campground?
No. Columbine Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Columbine Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Columbine Campground.
When is Columbine Campground open?
Columbine Campground is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at Columbine Campground?
The stay limit at Columbine Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Columbine Campground?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Columbine Campground. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Columbine Campground?
Columbine Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Columbine Campground

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