East Creek Campground

About this campground

<h2>Overview</h2> <p>Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the Duck Creek Basin, sitting in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest, East Creek Campground offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Hiking, mountain biking and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area. Elevation is 7,400 feet, located approximately 20 miles from Ely, Nevada.  </p> <h2>Recreation</h2> <p>The Ranger Trail can be accessed from this campground. The Ranger Trail is a designated OHV trail that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking use as well. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is also in the area, with views of high desert and mountain terrain.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground has 12 newly improved sites and 3 vault toilets. All sites have picnic and serving tables, campfire rings and grills. </p> <p>Water is not provided at this campground. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" facility.</p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons. </p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (775) 289-3031. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are both a few miles from Ely. Interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail are available there. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.</p> <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>All change and cancellation requests should be done through Recreation.gov.</p>

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