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Timber Creek Campground

Its 15 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $10 per night ($5 with a senior or access pass), and it is open from End of May to September. Timber Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Ely, Nevada.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Ely, Nevada

Group site upgradesFall colorsGroup Site A Entrance
Group site upgradesFall colorsGroup Site A Entrance1 / 3

Group site upgrades. Photo: USFS Erin Rajala, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None
Max RV length
34 ft
Access road
Dirt

Timber Creek Campground sits inside High Schells Wilderness and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

High Schells Wilderness: A trailhead into the High Schells Wilderness is located about a half-mile up the road from the campground, in the Schell Creek Range. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night ($5 with a senior or access pass)
Booking window
Reservations generally required for all sites (Recreation.gov)
Cancellations
Recreation.gov: $10 fee withheld on cancellation; group sites cancelled under 14 days out, or single sites the day before/of arrival, also forfeit the first night's fee.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
15
RV sites
6
Group sites
5
Group site capacity
Up to 100 people
Accessible sites
3
Hookups
None
Max RV length
34 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Campsites

8 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 35 ft vehicle. 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 Timber Creek Campground Standard nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Timber Creek Campground, site 1
4 Timber Creek Campground Standard nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Timber Creek Campground, site 4
6 Timber Creek Campground Standard nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record Yes Yes Book loop Timber Creek Campground, site 6
A TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND Group standard area nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, site A
B TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND Group standard area nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, site B
C TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND Group standard area nonelectric 35 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, site C
D TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND Group standard area nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record No None Book loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, site D
E TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND Group standard area nonelectric 34 ft Not on record Not on record No Yes Book loop TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND, site E

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

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Elevation
8,500 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
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

Timber Creek Campground is open from End of May to September , at 8,500 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Timber Creek Campground?
Sites at Timber Creek Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234208). Booking window: Reservations generally required for all sites (Recreation.gov).
How much does it cost to camp at Timber Creek Campground?
Camping at Timber Creek Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night ($5 with a senior or access pass).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Timber Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov: $10 fee withheld on cancellation; group sites cancelled under 14 days out, or single sites the day before/of arrival, also forfeit the first night's fee.
How many campsites does Timber Creek Campground have?
Timber Creek Campground has 15 campsites, including 6 RV sites and 5 group sites. 3 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Timber Creek Campground?
Yes, 3 sites are designated accessible at Timber Creek Campground.
Does Timber Creek Campground have RV hookups?
No. Timber Creek Campground has no hookups. 6 sites take RVs and the longest rig allowed is 34 feet.
Is there drinking water at Timber Creek Campground?
Yes, Timber Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Timber Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Timber Creek Campground.
When is Timber Creek Campground open?
Timber Creek Campground is open from End of May to September.
How long can you stay at Timber Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Timber Creek Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Timber Creek Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Timber Creek Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Timber Creek Campground?
Timber Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Timber Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 15 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cleve Creek, whose mapped center point is 15 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 Timber Creek Campground, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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

Sources

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Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $10 per night ($5 with a senior or access pass)
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