Bird Creek Campground
Bird Creek Campground is located in the Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range. This site sits at an elevation of 8,200 feet, approximately 25 miles from Ely, Nevada. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and off-road vehicle riding are popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereReservations are required for some campsites, including group and multi-family sites, through Recreation.gov. Remaining sites are available on a first come-first serve basis.
General Information
- There are 10 sites at this facility. Site A is a day-use group site, Site 5 is a multi-family campsite, Sites 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 are single unit sites, and sites 8 and 9 are double unit sites. All sites have picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals.
- No trash service is provided. Please "pack it in, pack it out".
End of May to mid-October, as weather and conditions allow.
Open 24 hours/day
- Dogs must be on a leash in campground.
- No stock allowed in campground.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Double Site: $15 per night
Double Site: $20 per night
Group Site: $45 per night
Address: 825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301
Phone: 775-289-3031
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.4644
Longitude: -114.6507
Directions
From Ely, Nevada, take highway 93 north to the town of McGill. From McGill, keep going north on Highway 93, 5 miles to Duck Creek Basin turnoff. Proceed east on Duck Creek Basin road and turn left at sign for Bird Creek Recreation area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
