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Cherry Creek Campground

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from late May to September. Cherry Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Caliente, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Caliente, 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
Access road
Dirt
Shade
Some shade

Cherry Creek Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.5 miles outside the boundary of Quinn Canyon Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Grant Range Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Quinn Canyon Wilderness / Little Cherry Creek Trail: The campground sits at the foot of the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and is the trailhead for the 4.2-mile Little Cherry Creek Trail into the wilderness. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water
  • ✕ Toilets

On site: Fire rings. No potable water and no toilets.

Source: maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
6,660 ft

38.1553, -115.6235 in Nye. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Cherry Creek Campground is open from late May to September , at 6,660 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cherry Creek Campground?
No. Cherry 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 Cherry Creek Campground?
Camping at Cherry Creek Campground is free.
How many campsites does Cherry Creek Campground have?
Cherry Creek Campground has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Cherry Creek Campground?
No. Cherry Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Cherry Creek Campground open?
Cherry Creek Campground is open from late May to September.
How long can you stay at Cherry Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Cherry Creek Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Cherry 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 Cherry Creek 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 Cherry Creek Campground?
Cherry Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Cherry Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Haymeadow Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Haymeadow Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Caliente and campgrounds in Nye.

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