Nevada · Camping

East Creek Campground

from $5
fee
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is East Creek Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name East 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.

  • At 7,329 ft
  • Ely Ranger DistrictHumboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

East Creek Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Ely Ranger District of Nevada's Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It sits among a cluster of trails and other campgrounds, making it a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Vault toilets are the only listed amenity, and a fee is charged for stays. The nearest town is Ely, and the campground's location within the national forest makes it a straightforward stop for anyone already planning time in the district. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from the nearby McGill weather station, which sits about 1,000 feet lower than the campground, show May highs around 68°F and September highs near 78°F, with July peaking at about 88°F. Several trails lie within a few miles, including the Ranger Trail and Little Creek Trail, both about 2 miles away. Bird Creek Campground and Bird Creek Group Picnic Area are also close by, and Kalamazoo Campground is roughly 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit East 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, 8.5 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.