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Bird Creek Campground

Bird Creek CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
10
sites
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Bird Creek Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Bird Creek Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 10 sites for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,416 ft
  • Near ElyEly Ranger District · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Bird Creek Campground

    Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      41° / 15°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 18°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 24°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 30°

      5 wet

    5. May

      68° / 38°

      6 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 46°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      88° / 54°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 53°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 43°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 31°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 22°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 14°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mcgill, NV, 7.3 mi away at 6,270 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Bird Creek Campground

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