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Kalamazoo Campground

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Overnight use: $5 per night, single site, and it is open from Late May to Mid-October. Kalamazoo Campground is a National Forest campground near Ely, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Ely, 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
Access road
Dirt
Cell service
No coverage

Kalamazoo Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.3 miles outside the boundary 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
Overnight use: $5 per night, single site

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
Hookups
None
  • ✓ 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

Rules

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

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Cell service, reported
No coverage
Elevation
7,111 ft

39.5698, -114.5871 in White Pine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Kalamazoo Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October , at 7,111 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26; boondockersbible.com, accessed 2026-09-26; go-nevada.com, accessed 2026-09-26; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Kalamazoo Campground?
No. Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo Campground?
Camping at Kalamazoo Campground costs Overnight use: $5 per night, single site.
How many campsites does Kalamazoo Campground have?
Kalamazoo Campground has 8 campsites.
Does Kalamazoo Campground have RV hookups?
No. Kalamazoo Campground has no hookups.
Is there drinking water at Kalamazoo Campground?
No. Kalamazoo Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Kalamazoo Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Kalamazoo Campground.
When is Kalamazoo Campground open?
Kalamazoo Campground is open from Late May to Mid-October.
How long can you stay at Kalamazoo Campground?
The stay limit at Kalamazoo Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo Campground?
Kalamazoo Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Kalamazoo Campground

fishypedia.com · 24 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cleve Creek, whose mapped center point is 24 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 Kalamazoo Campground, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable East Creek Campground Ely · National Forest Season Late May to Mid-October Fee Single Site: $5 per night ($2.50 with a senior or access pass) 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 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)

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

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