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Lye Creek Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $8/night, Double Site: $10/night, Group Site: $25/night, and it is open from June to October. Lye Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Paradise Valley, Nevada.

Alert First-come, first-served

National Forest · Paradise Valley, Nevada

The Santa Rosa Range near Lye Creek Campground's own coordinatesCamping in the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness, the same Santa Rosa Range that Lye Creek Campground sits inGranite Peak in the Santa Rosa Range, seen from the Hinkey Summit road about a mile from Lye Creek CampgroundAspen groves in autumn color below Hinkey Summit, near Lye Creek CampgroundView southeast toward Paradise Valley from the Hinkey Summit road, about a mile from the campground
The Santa Rosa Range near Lye Creek Campground's own coordinatesCamping in the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness, the same Santa Rosa Range that Lye Creek Campground sits inGranite Peak in the Santa Rosa Range, seen from the Hinkey Summit road about a mile from Lye Creek CampgroundAspen groves in autumn color below Hinkey Summit, near Lye Creek CampgroundView southeast toward Paradise Valley from the Hinkey Summit road, about a mile from the campground1 / 5

The Santa Rosa Range near Lye Creek Campground's own coordinates. Photo: Zack Sheppard, CC BY-SA 2.0

Managed by
National Forest
Max RV length
20 ft
Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Cell service
No coverage
Shade
Some shade

Lye 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
Single Site: $8/night, Double Site: $10/night, Group Site: $25/night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
14
Group sites
1
Max RV length
20 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

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

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

Access road
Mixed paved and unpaved
Cell service, reported
No coverage
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
7,300 ft

41.6854, -117.5586 in Humboldt. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Lye Creek Campground is open from June to October , at 7,300 ft.

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

Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-26: Potable water is not available for the 2026 camping season; the campground's faucets are normally in service in other years.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lye Creek Campground?
No. Lye 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 Lye Creek Campground?
Camping at Lye Creek Campground costs Single Site: $8/night, Double Site: $10/night, Group Site: $25/night.
How many campsites does Lye Creek Campground have?
Lye Creek Campground has 14 campsites, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Lye Creek Campground?
Yes, Lye Creek Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Lye Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lye Creek Campground.
When is Lye Creek Campground open?
As of 2026-09-26: Potable water is not available for the 2026 camping season; the campground's faucets are normally in service in other years. Normally, it is open from June to October.
How long can you stay at Lye Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Lye 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 Lye 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 Lye Creek 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 Lye Creek Campground?
Lye Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lye Creek Campground

fishypedia.com · 2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lye Creek, whose mapped center point is 2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lye Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Lye Creek Campground, in a straight line: Paradise Valley Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

More campgrounds: camping near Paradise Valley and campgrounds in Humboldt.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $8/night, Double Site: $10/night, Group Site: $25/night
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