Nevada Camping – Campground Reservations

Directions From Angel’s Camp, drive east on Highway 4 toward Lake Alpine. About 1/10th. mile past Bear Valley Ski resort turn-off, watch for sign for Silvertip Campground. The Campground is 2/3 of a mile west of Lake Alpine on Highway 4. Phone 209-753-6350 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images California State Road Conditions California State Tourism Overview Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available. The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when making a reservation. It is possible to

Directions Silver Valley is about 60 miles east of Angel’s Camp on Highway 4 toward Lake Alpine. At the east end of the lake, turn onto the side road just east of Chickaree Picnic Area and follow the road around to Silver Valley Campground. Phone 209-753-6350 Activities BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images California State Road Conditions California State Tourism Overview Silver Valley Campground is located in the Calveras Ranger District, at the east end of Lake Alpine Recreation Area in a timbered setting near several trailheads. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information will be posted on this page as soon as it becomes available.  The current dates for reservations have historically allowed for comfortable camping, but please take into consideration the high alpine location when

Directions Take Interstate 80 to the West Wells exit. Turn south on Angel Lake Road (State Route 231) and travel 8 miles to Angel Creek. Turn left and follow the road for one mile to the campground. Phone 775-752-3357 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords ANGC,RUBY MOUNTAINS,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Angel Creek Campground is located on the grassy foothills of the East Humboldt Mountain Range, just eight miles southwest of Wells, Nev. It sits at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Visitors enjoy making the short drive to Angel Lake for canoeing and fishing. Recreation Beautiful Angel Lake is just four miles from the campground, offering great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Greys Lake Trail, a 4.75-mile round-trip path to a hidden alpine lake, begins at Angel Lake.

Directions Take Interstate 80 to the West Wells exit. Turn south on Angel Lake Road (State Route 231) and travel 12 miles to the end of the road at Angel Lake. Phone 775-752-3357 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords ANGL,RUBY MOUNTAINS,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Forest Service Concessionaire Nevada State Tourism Overview Angel Lake Campground is located next to beautiful Angel Lake, high on the East Humboldt Mountain Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, just 12 miles from the city of Wells, in northeast Nevada. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and viewing wildlife. Recreation Angel Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Greys Lake Trail, a 4.75-mile roundtrip path to a hidden alpine lake, begins at the campground entrance. Facilities The campground offers single and double campsites, some of which have lake views.

Directions From Ely, travel north on Highway 93 to the town of McGill. From McGill, go north 3 miles on Highway 93, to the Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin Road and turn left at the sign for Bird Creek Recreation Area. Phone 775-289-3031 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords BIRD,BIRD CREEK CAMPGROUND,BIRD CREEK,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Overview Bird Creek Recreation Area is located in the Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,200 feet, approximately 25 miles from the small city of Ely. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Recreation The Ranger Trail can be accessed from this campground. The Ranger Trail is a designated OHV trail that also accommodates

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 21 miles to the picnic area at the end of the highway. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords CATH,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MTNS NAT. REC. AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Overview Cathedral Rock Group Picnic Area is located at the top of beautiful Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 30 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation No trails can be accessed through the Picnic Area at the present time. Trails may be found at the Forest Service Trailhead on the other end of Cathedral Rock Picnic Area. The new Spring Mountain Visitor Center is a 15 minute drive down the canyon,

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 18 miles; campground is on the left side of the highway. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords FLET,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SRING MTNS NATIONAL REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Fletcher View Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 24 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation There is paved nature trail. Facilities This recently updated campground is open year-round and contains several single and double-family sites, all of which have electric hookups, tables, campfire rings and grills. Drinking water is provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved. Due to this campground being located in a flood plain, reservations

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon, turn left and travel approximately 19 miles to the picnic area, which is on the left. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING Keywords FOXT,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MTNS NAT REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Foxtail Group Picnic Area is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 47 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, scenic driving, and winter snowplay in this forested desert oasis. Recreation Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail and the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Both begin just a short drive from Foxtail. When there is at least 12 inches of snow on the ground, Foxtail becomes a winter playground for sledding and tubing. Facilities This picnic area is a

Directions From the east or west: From U.S. Highway 6 & 50, turn south on Nevada State Highway 487 and travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Utah): Travel north on Utah State Highway 21 through Milford, UT and Garrison, UT, which will become Nevada State Highway 487 as you cross the border. Turn west on Highway 488 in Baker and travel 5 miles to the park. From the south (Nevada): Travel north on U.S. Highway 93 (Great Basin Highway). At the junction of U.S. Highway 6 & 50 drive east to Nevada State Highway 487 and turn south. Travel 5 miles to Baker, NV. In Baker turn west on Highway 488 and travel 5 miles to the park. Phone 775-234-7500 Activities HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE

Directions From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 17 miles to the junction with Highway 158/Deer Creek. Turn right and travel about 4 miles to the campground on the right side of the road. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING Keywords HILT,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MTN NAT REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Overview Hilltop Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 40 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation The North Loop-Mt. Charleston National Recreation Trail begins only 1/4-mile away. Robber’s Roost Trailhead is nearby as well. The Spring Mountains Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground, offering guided hikes and educational programs. Facilities The campground offers

Directions From Woodfords, California, travel Hwy 89 south approximately four (4) miles to Airport Road. Turn left or east on Airport Road and travel another four miles on paved surface to the campground entrance located just south of Indian Creek Reservoir. Phone (775) 885-6000 Activities AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, SWIMMING, MOTOR BOAT, WATER ACTIVITIES, KAYAKING, CANOEING, STAR GAZING, BIRDING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, WATER ACCESS, SCENIC DRIVE, AMPHITHEATER, ICE FISHING Keywords Indian Creek Reservoir Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images California State Tourism California State Road Conditions Overview Indian Creek Campground is nestled in the eastern foothills of the Sierra Nevada between the California towns of Woodfords and Markleeville. Elevation in the area ranges from 5,600 feet at the reservoir to 6,400 feet in the surrounding foothills. Pine trees and sagebrush dot the landscape. Summers are generally warm and dry with

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, travel north on Highway 95 to the junction of Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 18 miles. The picnic area is on the left side of the highway. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords KYLE CANYON PICNIC AREA,KYLE CANYON CAMPGROUND,KYLE,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MNTS NAT REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Kyle Canyon Picnic Area is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 23 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation The 1.6-mile Fletcher Canyon Trail begins nearby. Facilities This year-round picnic area contains several single and double sites, four of which are accessible. Sites are equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north to the junction with Highway 157/Kyle Canyon. Turn left and travel approximately 18 miles to junction with Highway 158/Deer Creek. Turn right and travel approximately 6 miles to the campground. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities CAMPING Keywords MAHO,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MTNS NAT REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Mahogany Grove Campground is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 40 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation The North Loop-Mt. Charleston National Recreation Trail begins less than a mile away. Robber’s Roost Trailhead is nearby as well. The Spring Mountains Visitor Center is a short drive from the campground, offering guided hikes and educational programs. Facilities The campground was reconstructed and now contains six group sites,

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, take Highway 95 north 29 miles to junction with Highway 156/Lee Canyon. Turn left and travel 19.5 miles to the campground, which is on the right. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING Keywords MCWI,MOUNT CHARLESTON,LAS VEGAS,SPRING MNTS NAT REC AREA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview McWilliams Campground is located in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 50 miles from downtown Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking and scenic driving in this forested desert oasis. Recreation Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities on the 6.2-mile Bristlecone Trail. Upper and lower trailheads are located just above and below the campground. The 1.3-mile Sawmill Trail begins about four miles below the campground just off Highway 156. Facilities This campground contains several single and double-family sites with picnic tables, grills and campfire rings. Flush and

Directions Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit. Head south on Idaho Street, then turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on State Route 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel a short distance on Forest Route 660 to the picnic area. Phone 775-752-3357 Activities BIKING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords PGPA,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Forest Service Concessionaire Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Overview Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6,500 feet. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 miles away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Fishing for rainbow and brook trout is popular on the creek. Lamoille Canyon contains numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine

Directions The Red Rock Canyon campground is located at 3293 Moenkopi Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89161. To get there from Clark County 215 Beltway west, take the Charleston Blvd. exit (exit #26) and head west. Drive 3.5 miles to Moenkopi Rd. Turn south on Moenkopi Rd. and drive for a mile (past the BLM Fire Station). Physical Address: Moenkopi Road, Las Vegas, Nevada 89161. Phone 702-515-5387 Activities BIKING, CLIMBING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords Red Rock Canyon Campground,13 Mile Campground,Red Rock Campground Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Red Rock Canyon’s standard, RV, and group campsites are located in the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, an approximate 20 mile drive from “The Las Vegas Strip.” Visitors enjoy hiking, rock climbing, bike riding and scenic driving in this unique

Directions From downtown Las Vegas take Charleston Blvd (SR159) west for 17 miles, (about 1.5 miles east) of the entrance to the Scenic Drive of Red Rock). Turn right onto Calico Basin Road and drive north, then west, for about 1 mile to where the paved road makes a 90-degree turn to the right. At this point turn left, drive through the gate, and enter the picnic area. Red Spring is located at the far side of the parking lot adjacent to the boardwalk. Phone 702-515-5350 Activities CLIMBING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, HIKING, PICNICKING, DAY USE AREA, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, BIRDING, EVENING PROGRAMS, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, ROCK CLIMBING Keywords Red Spring,Red Spring Boardwalk,Red Springs Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Red Spring Picnic Area Red Spring Picnic Area Overview The Red Spring Picnic Area features spectacular views of the red and tan sandstone cliffs of Calico Basin. The

Directions Take Interstate 80 to Highway 93. Exit at Wells and follow Highway 93 south for 30 miles to State Route 229. Follow State Route 229 for 15 miles, then head south on State Route 767 and County Road 788 for 30 miles, to the campground. Phone 775-752-3357 Activities BOATING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, HUNTING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords SOUR,RUBY MARSH CAMPGROUND,THE MARSHES,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Forest Service Concessionaire Overview South Ruby Campground is situated above Ruby Lake at the base of the beautiful Ruby Mountains at 6,000 feet in elevation, near the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Ruby Valley, Nevada. Ruby Valley is a surprising wildlife oasis. An expansive marsh is laced with riparian corridors coursing with cool, spring-fed waters. Together with lush meadow and shrub-steppe uplands, these habitats support a diversity of wildlife seldom found in the

Directions From Las Vegas, Nevada, take U.S. Highway 95 north to the junction with State Route 157/Kyle Canyon Rd. Turn left and travel approximately 17 miles to the Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway. Phone 702-872-5486 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, DAY USE AREA Keywords Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Nevada State Tourism Overview The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway (SMVG) complex includes a visitor center, an education and research building, two amphitheaters, two picnic sites and over 40 miles of adjoining trails. The complex houses the Silent Heroes of the Cold War National Memorial – the only national monument dedicated to the Cold War era, honoring the thousands of individual who worked covertly for the United States government during the Cold War. SMVG is also home to the Seven Stones Plaza, which celebrates indigenous people – seven Southern Paiute tribes known collectively as Nuwuvi (or "the people")

Directions Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 10 miles on FR 660 to the picnic area. Phone 775-752-3357 Activities BIKING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords TERP,LAMOILLE CANYON,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Road Conditions Forest Service Concessionaire Nevada State Tourism Overview Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails. Recreation Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains

Directions Take I-80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 8 miles on FR 660 to the campground. Phone 435-245-6521 Activities BIKING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING Keywords THOM,LAMOILLE CANYON,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Forest Service Concessionaire Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Thomas Canyon Campground is located in the scenic Lamoille Canyon, in northeast Nevada, 30 miles from Elko. Visitors enjoy fishing Lamoille Creek and exploring many local hiking trails. Recreation Lamoille Creek is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. Thomas Canyon

Directions From Ely, travel south on Highway 6 for 10 miles. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area. From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 miles, to the junction with State Route 318. Follow State Route 318 north for 124 miles, to Murray Summit. Turn right at the sign for the recreation area. Phone 775-289-3031 Activities BIKING, CAMPING, HIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, DAY USE AREA Keywords WARD,WARD MOUNTAIN,WARD MOUNTAIN REC. AREA,ELY,WARD MTN. RECREATION AREA,WARD MOUNTAIN REC AREA CAMP,HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NF-FS,MURRAY SUMMIT Related Link(s) Rec Area Info & Images Nevada State Tourism Nevada State Road Conditions Overview Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground sits in the shadow of its namesake, just 10 miles southwest from the city of Ely, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Many trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Recreation Ward