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Alum Creek

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Alum Creek is a National Forest campground near Mineral, Nevada.

Closed First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mineral, 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
Cell service
No coverage

Alum Creek sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

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

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

What's there

  • ✕ Pets

No pets.

Rules

Stay limit
No camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period, forest-wide (Forest Order #04-17-24-04).
Pets
Not allowed

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

Access and cell service

Cell service, reported
No coverage
Elevation
6,539 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
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.

38.4139, -118.6813 in Mineral. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-26: USFS's own facility record lists this site's seasonal operational status as CLOSED (listed capacity 0). An independent 2024 visitor report describes the developed campground as washed out by flash flooding, with only 2-3 dispersed pullouts left along the access road.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Alum Creek?
No. Alum Creek 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 Alum Creek?
Camping at Alum Creek is free.
Are dogs allowed at Alum Creek?
No, pets are not allowed at Alum Creek.
When is Alum Creek open?
As of 2026-09-26: USFS's own facility record lists this site's seasonal operational status as CLOSED (listed capacity 0). An independent 2024 visitor report describes the developed campground as washed out by flash flooding, with only 2-3 dispersed pullouts left along the access road.
How long can you stay at Alum Creek?
The stay limit at Alum Creek is No camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period, forest-wide (Forest Order #04-17-24-04).
Is there cell service at Alum Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away 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 Alum Creek itself. 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 Alum Creek?
Alum Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Alum Creek

fishypedia.com · 27 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is East Walker River, whose mapped center point is 27 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: East Walker River fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 29 miles

Bridgeport Reservoir's mapped center point is 29 miles from Alum Creek in a straight line. Current water level: Bridgeport Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Mineral and campgrounds in Mineral.

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