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East Creek Campground

Its 12 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov for some sites; the rest are first-come, first-served, camping costs Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass), and it is open from Late May to Mid-October. East Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Ely, Nevada.

Reservable: Recreation.gov for some sites; the rest are first-come, first-served

National Forest · Ely, Nevada

View of the High Schells Wilderness above the campgroundAmenities offered in the campgroundView from the middle of the campground, looking at the High Schells WildernessRestrooms located within the campground
View of the High Schells Wilderness above the campgroundAmenities offered in the campgroundView from the middle of the campground, looking at the High Schells WildernessRestrooms located within the campground1 / 4

View of the High Schells Wilderness above the campground. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

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

East Creek Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of High Schells Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Success Loop Scenic Drive: A roughly 58-mile scenic loop through the Schell Creek Range for OHV riding and scenic driving, with elk, mule deer, and bighorn sheep. One entrance sits a few miles north of McGill on US-93. This campground's own USFS page names the Ranger Trail OHV route as a nearby draw. (travelnevada.com)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov for some sites; the rest are first-come, first-served Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass)
Cancellations
$10 service fee withheld from any refund; cancelling the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night's fee; no-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night's fee

Sources: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
Tent sites
1
RV sites
6
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.

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

Campsites

12 sites. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
1 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 1
2 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 2
3 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 3
4 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 4
5 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 5
6 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 6
7 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 7
8 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 8
9 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 9
10 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 10
11 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 11
12 East Creek Campground Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book site 12

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-26. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Pets
Allowed
Campground host
None

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
No coverage
Elevation
7,400 ft

39.4967, -114.6548 in White Pine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

East Creek Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October , at 7,400 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at East Creek Campground?
Sites at East Creek Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov for some sites; the rest are first-come, first-served (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10299322).
How much does it cost to camp at East Creek Campground?
Camping at East Creek Campground costs Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at East Creek Campground?
$10 service fee withheld from any refund; cancelling the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night's fee; no-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night's fee.
How many campsites does East Creek Campground have?
East Creek Campground has 12 campsites, including 1 tent site and 6 RV sites.
Does East Creek Campground have RV hookups?
No. East Creek Campground has no hookups. 6 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 20 feet.
Is there drinking water at East Creek Campground?
No. East Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at East Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at East Creek Campground.
When is East Creek Campground open?
East Creek Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October.
How long can you stay at East Creek Campground?
The stay limit at East Creek Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at East 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 East 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 East Creek Campground?
East Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around East Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 21 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cleve Creek, whose mapped center point is 21 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cleve Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to East Creek Campground, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Bird Creek Campground Ely · National Forest Season Late May to Mid-October Fee Overnight Use: Single Site $10/night ($5 with a senior or access pass), Double Site $15-20/night, Group Site $45/night First-come Kalamazoo Campground Ely · National Forest Season Late May to Mid-October Fee Overnight use: $5 per night, single site Reservable Timber Creek Campground Ely · National Forest Season End of May to September Fee Single Site: $10 per night ($5 with a senior or access pass) First-come Berry Creek Campground Ely · National Forest Season Late May to Mid-October Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Ely and campgrounds in White Pine.

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Reservable: Recreation.gov for some sites; the rest are first-come, first-served Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass)
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