Timber Creek Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, Nevada
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As of October 2026, Timber Creek Campground is a campground in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada with 8 campsites. Timber Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Timber Creek Campground is located at 39.4000° N, 114.6275° W.
- people allowed on 3 of 8 sites
- 6
- people allowed on the largest site
- 100
Timber Creek Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Campsites at Timber Creek Campground
- Group 5
- Standard 3
- Accessible 3
- Hookups 1
What an RV fits
- 34 ft2 sites
- 35 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, photography, offroad, horse riding.
All sites at Timber Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Max RV | Hookups | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timber Creek Campground | Standard | 6 | - | - | Accessible |
| 4 | Timber Creek Campground | Standard | 6 | - | - | Accessible |
| 6 | Timber Creek Campground | Standard | 6 | - | - | Accessible |
| A | TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group | 100 | - | - | - |
| B | TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group | 25 | 34 ft | - | - |
| C | TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group | 25 | 35 ft | - | - |
| D | TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group | 50 | 34 ft | - | - |
| E | TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group | 25 | - | Electric | - |
About Timber Creek Campground
Overview
Timber Creek Campground is located in Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 8,500 feet, approximately 25 miles from the small city of Ely. Visitors to the area enjoy hiking, horseback riding, fishing and off-road vehicle riding, among other activities.
Recreation
Timber Creek is a perennial stream with rainbow and brook trout fishing. The High Schells Wilderness can be accessed from a trailhead located a half-mile up the road from the campground.
The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is located in the Duck Creek Basin with views of the surrounding high desert and mountain terrain.
Access to the Ranger OHV Trail is located below the campground and offers recreational opportunities for OHVs, horseback, mountain bikes and hiking.
Facilities
The campground has five group campsites, which serve varying sizes of groups between 25-100 people. Some sites require a short walk from the parking area, on a bridge over Timber Creek, to access the site pad.
All sites have picnic and serving tables, a campfire ring and a grill. Vault toilets and drinking water is provided. This is a "pack it in, pack it out" site, with no trash collection service.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a dense forest of Engelmann spruce, aspen and white fir trees, which offers partial shade and beautiful fall color. Timber Creek flows past the campground. High Schells Wilderness sits immediately ajacent to the campground and has multiple peaks greater than 11,000 ft. in elevation.
Nearby Attractions
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park is a few miles southeast of Ely, providing an opportunity to see interesting historic stone ovens and hike an interpretive trail. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.
Cave Lake State Park is a few miles south of Duck Creek Basin along the Success Loop Road.
Rules and notices at Timber Creek Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Timber Creek Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Trailers and RVs are limited to 34 feet in length, due to tight turns
Single-family campsites within the campground are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Click here for more information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
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Timber Creek Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Timber Creek Campground?
Timber Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Timber Creek Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Timber Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Timber Creek Campground have?
Timber Creek Campground has 8 campsites.
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