Jack Creek Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Owyhee, 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
Max RV length: 25 ft

Jack Creek Campground 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

Sites and hookups

Max RV length: 25 ft
Site driveways: Mixed

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: maps.campendium.com, accessed 2026-09-26; allstays.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit: No camping for more than 14 days in any 30-day period, forest-wide (Forest Order #04-17-24-04).
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,500 ft

41.5174, -116.0569 in Elko. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Jack Creek Campground is open from May to October , at 6,500 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Jack Creek Campground?

No. Jack 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 Jack Creek Campground?

Camping at Jack Creek Campground is free.

Is there drinking water at Jack Creek Campground?

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

Are dogs allowed at Jack Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jack Creek Campground.

When is Jack Creek Campground open?

Jack Creek Campground is open from May to October.

How long can you stay at Jack Creek Campground?

The stay limit at Jack Creek Campground 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 Jack 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 Jack 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 Jack Creek Campground?

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

Around Jack Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Wildhorse Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Wildhorse Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

reservoirfinder.com · 16 miles

Wild Horse Reservoir's mapped center point is 16 miles from Jack Creek Campground in a straight line. Current water level: Wild Horse Reservoir water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Jack Creek Campground, in a straight line: Wild Horse Reservoir (swimming hole, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Owyhee and campgrounds in Elko.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-26
fs.usda.gov (season.close (conflict resolution), elevationFt, petsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-26
maps.campendium.com (maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType), accessed 2026-09-26
allstays.com (fireRings), accessed 2026-09-26
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-26
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: Famartin, CC BY-SA 3.0

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