Discover the best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Elko, Nevada with campfires

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Elko

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Post 6 Ranch

6 sites · RVs, Tents2 acres · Ocala, NV

2.07 acres with private river access to the humboldt river. Surrounded by the beautiful Ruby mountains and 9 local hot springs with miles and miles of hiking and atv trails. Unit 1 block 4 of the river valley ranches with private river access for fishing, hunting with proper permits okay as well. Beautiful area. * Very primitive!! No lights on property, no signs as of yet. Two acres of uncleared land, with River access. Please be prepared to camp.

Conrad Creek Yurt

1 site · Lodging120 acres · Osino, NV

The Conrad Creek Yurt was built in 2015. The yurt is family owned and part of the business Ruby Mountain Helicopter Skiing which was established in 1977. Ruby runs out of the brand new lodge facility Ruby 360 Lodge. The yurt is located on 120 private acres at the base of the Ruby Mountains. The yurt is located feet from the year- round flowing Conrad Creek. The yurt is fully furnished with comfortable sleeping accommodations, full solar lights and power, propane fireplace and dual burning stove, a propane fireplace and a separate bathroom structure with clean waste toilet system. Learn more about this land:The Conrad Creek yurt is located on 120 acres of Ruby Mountain Helicopter Skiing private ground at the base of Conrad Creek at 7,000 feet in the Ruby Mountains. Enjoy a beautiful setting in an aspen forest with Conrad Creek running year-round, feet from the yurt door. This yurt is vehicle accessible. The 24-foot yurt has solar lights and power, a leather couch, a futon, oven, 2 burner propane stove, propane fireplace, full kitchen gear set-up with various cookware and utensils. The Conrad Creek yurt accommodates up to 4 campers. Guests are responsible for bringing their own bedding (pillows & blankets) and food, unless paying for a catering package.

Ethereal Ranch

50 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Osino, NV

22 miles from the city of Elko, remote enough to enjoy the peace and quiet, while just a short car ride to the town of Ryndon that can provide you with all of your essentials. Hundreds of acres of land to keep you busy with incredible outdoor activities. Set up your camp and enjoy your stay! Stunning views of the ruby mountain range in addition to being home to the state's only population of mountain goats, the Rubies are also home to Nevada's largest mule deer herd. All funds go to our animal sanctuary under the Ethereal Ranch Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, ranch operations and development. Animals are free-ranged and may include but not limited to livestock, domestic and exotic rescued animals.

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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Mono City, California

River, stream, or creek camping near Elko with campfires guide

Overview

In the heart of Nevada’s cowboy country along I-80, Elko is a true western town with plenty of history, culture, and art to show for it. Also nearby are vast stretches of vast and wild wilderness areas, including the rugged Ruby Mountains, where outdoor adventurers can enjoy hiking, biking, off-roading, rock climbing, rock hounding, fishing, wildlife spotting, and extreme winter sports. The vibrant town offers plenty of amenities and options for RV camping, including several convenient Elko RV parks with full hookups. Nearby, developed forest service and state recreation campgrounds, plus plenty of backcountry, offer options for tent camping.

Where to go

State Recreation Areas Near Elko

Just south of Elko, head to the South Fork State Recreation Area to enjoy water sports, fishing, hunting, and camping. An hour north of town, the Wild Horse State Recreation Area offers year-round fishing, watersports, wildlife spotting, and winter sports, along with a year-round campground. West of Elko, the Mill Creek Recreation Area is prime for hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting—find free camping near Battle Mountain.

Ruby Mountains and Lamoille Canyon

Head south to the 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway, known for its striking Alps-like scenery. Here, the Ruby Mountains span some 90,000 acres in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, offering rugged terrain for outdoor adventurers. Four seasonal, developed forest service campgrounds, including Thomas Canyon Campground, are available, as are plenty of backcountry areas for dispersed camping. In winter, heli-skiers can stay in heated, furnished yurts.

Angel Lake and East Humboldt Mountains

Further east, drive along the Angel Lake Scenic Byway for bountiful vistas. Angel Lake in the East Humboldt Mountains is a popular spot for fishing, wildlife spotting, paddling, hiking, and backpacking. Campers can take advantage of two developed seasonal forest service campgrounds, or head out into the backcountry for dispersed camping.

When to go

Spring, summer, and fall offer ideal weather for outdoor recreation. The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is usually open May through October, with abundant wildflowers in spring and fall colors come autumn. Popular area summer events include Nevada’s oldest rodeo and the National Basque Festival in July. Although many campgrounds close in winter, the season offers snow play, heli-skiing in the Ruby Mountains, and the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering.