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Snake Creek Primitive Campsites

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May to October. Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is a National Park Service campground near White Pine, Nevada.

First-come, first-served

National Park Service · White Pine, Nevada

The cirque at Johnson Lake, reached by the Johnson Lake Trail from the end of Snake Creek RoadA cabin at the historic Johnson Lake Mine, on the Johnson Lake Trail above the Snake Creek campsitesThe Snake Range in autumn, photographed about 2 miles north of the Snake Creek campsitesWheeler Peak from the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, in Great Basin National Park, which the campground sits insideA bristlecone pine in Great Basin National Park, which the campground sits inside
The cirque at Johnson Lake, reached by the Johnson Lake Trail from the end of Snake Creek RoadA cabin at the historic Johnson Lake Mine, on the Johnson Lake Trail above the Snake Creek campsitesThe Snake Range in autumn, photographed about 2 miles north of the Snake Creek campsitesWheeler Peak from the Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive, in Great Basin National Park, which the campground sits insideA bristlecone pine in Great Basin National Park, which the campground sits inside1 / 5

The cirque at Johnson Lake, reached by the Johnson Lake Trail from the end of Snake Creek Road. Photo: Chris M Morris, CC BY 2.0

Managed by
National Park Service
Hookups
None
Max RV length
30 ft
Access road
Dirt

Snake Creek Primitive Campsites sits inside Great Basin National Park. Its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Snake Creek Road sites: Twelve free sites strung along Snake Creek Road in aspen groves below limestone cliffs, among them Monkey Rock, Squirrel Springs, Pinnacles and Eagle Peak. (nps.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free
Entrance fee
None

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
Tent sites
12
Walk-in sites
3
Hookups
None
Max RV length
30 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

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

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Generators
Allowed
Pets
Allowed

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt

38.9254, -114.2515 in White Pine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is open from May to October .

Source: nps.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
No. Snake Creek Primitive Campsites 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 Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
Camping at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is free.
Is there a separate entrance fee at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
No, there is no separate entrance fee at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites; only the camping fee applies.
How many campsites does Snake Creek Primitive Campsites have?
Snake Creek Primitive Campsites has 12 campsites, including 12 tent sites and 3 walk-in sites.
Does Snake Creek Primitive Campsites have RV hookups?
No. Snake Creek Primitive Campsites has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 30 feet.
Is there drinking water at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
No. Snake Creek Primitive Campsites has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites.
When is Snake Creek Primitive Campsites open?
Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is open from May to October.
How long can you stay at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
The stay limit at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is 14 days.
Are generators allowed at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
Yes, generators are allowed at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites.
Is there cell service at Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
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 Snake Creek Primitive Campsites. 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 Snake Creek Primitive Campsites?
Snake Creek Primitive Campsites is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Snake Creek Primitive Campsites

fishypedia.com · 14 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Sacramento Pass Pond, whose mapped center point is 14 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Sacramento Pass Pond fishing on fishypedia.com.

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