Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Big Creek Campground

Surrounded by water birch, cottonwood, and Russian olive trees at the mouth of a canyon along a creek.

Facilities

• No electricity or drinking water (water from creek may be used after boiling or filtering)
• 2 no-flush toilets
• Gas/mini-marts/dining/motels available in Austin

Sites

• 5 tent or RV (up to 35 feet) sites
• 1 group site (up to 50)

Reservations

Advance reservations are not available for single campsites.

To make advanced group site reservations, call the Austin Ranger Station to confirm date(s) then send a check made out to USDA Forest Service for $25.00.

Activities

Fishing, mountain-and-motorized bike trails, Dry Canyon Overlook Road, hunting, hiking, and picnicking.

Additional Information

Trailers are prohibited from crossing the top of Forest Service Road 002.

For more information contact the Austin Ranger Station.

Directions

Big Creek Campground is located about one mile west of Austin. Elevation is 6,600 feet.

1. Take US 50 West. Approximately one mile from Austin, take the Big Creek Campground turnoff.


2. Continue south for 12 miles on Forest Service Road 002.