Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Timber Creek Campground

Nestled high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range Timber Creek Campground is in the middle of a spruce, fir, and aspen forest setting. Timber Creek is a perennial stream and runs through the campground, with all sites within a stone’s throw from it. Many recreation opportunities exist in this beautiful area. Such activities include hiking, birding, and horseback riding.

Facilities

• Concrete pads

• Fire-pits and Cooking Grills

• Drinking water

• 3 Single Vault toilets

• Playground with sandbox

• The water system is under construction and will be available sometime this spring/summer.

Sites

• 6 single sites: tents and trailers/RVs up to 20 feet
• 6 group sites

Reservations

All sites can be reserved through www.recreation.gov starting on April 1st. Or call toll-free: 877-444-6777. Reservations must be made 4 days prior to arrival.

Activities

• Hiking
• Birding
• Horseback riding

Places to Visit

• Cave Lake State Park and Comins Lake are both close by with good fishing opportunities.

• Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park provides interpretation of area and history.

• Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has tourist trains daily, and a museum.

• White Pine County Museum has displays of the history of the area. The city of Ely has a mural tour with brochure.

• Garnet Hill rock hounding area is nearby.

• Drive Success Loop to view beautiful vistas, fall colors, or wildlife.

• North Schell is an 11,883 foot peak - the 9th highest peak in Nevada.

Directions

This area is located in the Duck Creek Basin:

1. Drive five miles north of McGill on US 93.
2. Turn on State road 486 (watch for signs saying Duck Creek).
3. Drive 8 miles east on this paved road.
4. Turn at the sign for Timber Creek Campground, Forest road 425, and drive three miles east on the dirt road.