Berry Creek Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from Late May to Mid-October. Berry Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Ely, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ely, Nevada

Autumn aspens in the High Schells Wilderness of the Schell Creek Range, photographed about 2 miles from the campground

Wildflowers in Copper Basin, northern Elko County, in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which the campground sits inside

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Autumn aspens in the High Schells Wilderness of the Schell Creek Range, photographed about 2 miles from the campground. Photo: US Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Public domain

Managed by: National Forest
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 20 ft
Cell service: No coverage

Berry Creek 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 High Schells Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Hookups: None
Max RV length: 20 ft

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

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

Source: thedyrt.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

Cell service, reported: No coverage
Elevation: 8,196 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon: No coverage mapped

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Berry Creek Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October , at 8,196 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Berry Creek Campground?

No. Berry 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 Berry Creek Campground?

Camping at Berry Creek Campground is free.

Does Berry Creek Campground have RV hookups?

No. Berry Creek Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 20 feet.

Is there drinking water at Berry Creek Campground?

No. Berry Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Berry Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Berry Creek Campground.

When is Berry Creek Campground open?

Berry Creek Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October.

How long can you stay at Berry Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Berry Creek Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.

Is there cell service at Berry Creek Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 mi away. 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 Berry Creek Campground itself, and nothing from Verizon within about half a mile. Visitor reports on record also say there is no service at the 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 Berry Creek Campground?

Berry Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Berry Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 11 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cave Creek, whose mapped center point is 11 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cave Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Berry Creek Campground, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 12 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.