Slide Creek Campground

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from June to October. Slide Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Jarbidge, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Jarbidge, Nevada

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

Slide Creek Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.7 miles outside the boundary of Jarbidge Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Jarbidge Wilderness via Slide Creek Trail: The campground sits at the Slide Creek trailhead, an entry point to the Jarbidge Wilderness for hiking, horse trips, hunting and backpacking. Horse corrals are provided; horses are not allowed in the campground. (apps.fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 6

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 8,510 ft

41.8632, -115.2602 in Elko. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Slide Creek Campground is open from June to October , at 8,510 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Slide Creek Campground?

No. Slide 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 Slide Creek Campground?

Camping at Slide Creek Campground is free.

How many campsites does Slide Creek Campground have?

Slide Creek Campground has 6 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Slide Creek Campground?

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

When is Slide Creek Campground open?

Slide Creek Campground is open from June to October.

Is there cell service at Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide Creek Campground?

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

Around Slide Creek Campground

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First-come Upper Bluster Campground Jarbidge · National Forest

First-come Lower Bluster Campground Jarbidge · National Forest

First-come Jarbidge Campground Jarbidge · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Jarbidge and campgrounds in Elko.

Sources

ridb.recreation.gov (manager, reservationSystem, sites, toilets, water, fee, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-27
apps.fs.usda.gov (coordinates, season, toilets, water, fee), accessed 2026-09-27
openstreetmap.org (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-27
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-27
prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (season, coordinates), accessed 2026-09-27
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0

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