Nevada · Camping

Elk Flat Campground

Yes
fee
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Elk Flat Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Elk Flat 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 7,172 ft
  • Ely Ranger DistrictCave Lake State Park · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Elk Flat Campground is a campground in Nevada at about 7,172 feet. It is managed by the state park agency.

  • Best time to go · Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Elk Flat Campground

    Best months: 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° / 12°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 16°

      7 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 23°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 28°

      8 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      69° / 34°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      81° / 41°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 49°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 48°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 39°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 28°

      5 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      51° / 19°

      5 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 12°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ely Yelland Fld Ap, NV, 10.2 mi away at 6,262 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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