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Pine Creek Campground

Its 21 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from June to October. Pine Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Belmont, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Belmont, 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
Max RV length
35 ft
Access road
Dirt
Cell service
No coverage
Shade
Shaded

Pine Creek Campground sits inside Alta Toquima Wilderness and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Pine Creek Trailhead / Alta Toquima Wilderness: A trailhead just outside the campground leads into the Alta Toquima Wilderness and on toward Mount Jefferson, the highest peak in the Toquima Range. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Sites and hookups

Total sites
21
Group sites
1
Walk-in sites
6
Max RV length
35 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

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

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Cell service, reported
No coverage
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
7,447 ft

38.7869, -116.8482 in Nye. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Pine Creek Campground is open from June to October , at 7,447 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Pine Creek Campground?
No. Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek Campground?
Camping at Pine Creek Campground is free.
How many campsites does Pine Creek Campground have?
Pine Creek Campground has 21 campsites, including 1 group site and 6 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Pine Creek Campground?
No. Pine Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Pine Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Creek Campground.
When is Pine Creek Campground open?
Pine Creek Campground is open from June to October.
How long can you stay at Pine Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Pine Creek Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Pine Creek 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 Pine Creek Campground. Visitor reports on record agree. 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 Pine Creek Campground?
Pine Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Pine Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 9.3 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Barley Creek, whose mapped center point is 9.3 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Barley Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Pine Creek Campground, in a straight line: Diana's Punch Bowl (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Belmont Campground Belmont · National Forest Season mid-May to late October Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Belmont and campgrounds in Nye.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (name, season, fee, water, toilets, petsAllowed, sites), accessed 2026-09-26
  • thedyrt.com (sites, maxRvLengthFt, accessRoad, drivewayType, shade, cellService, fee), accessed 2026-09-26
  • maps.campendium.com (sites, maxRvLengthFt, elevationFt, accessRoad, shade, cellService, fee), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-26
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

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