Big Bend Campground
Generally open May to November, as weather and conditions allow.
Very popular with hunters during the hunting seasons. The mining town site of Gold Creek, within the Island Mountain Mining District, is 5 miles south of Big Bend on county road 745. Very little remains of the town as most of it was moved or torn down in the 1920s. A plaque at the town site contains additional information. In an aspen grove surrounded by wide open country, 15 miles northeast of Wildhorse Reservoir.
At a Glance
Reservations: | No |
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Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets |
Fees: | $8 Night |
Open Season: | May - November |
Usage: | Medium |
Closest Towns: | Owyhee or Jarbidge, Nevada |
Water: | Not available |
Restroom: | Vault (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Accessibility:Directions:
- Travel approximately 67 miles north of Elko on State Route 225.
- Turn right onto County Road 745 (Meadow Creek Road).
- Follow County Road 745 (Meadow Creek Road) approximately 16 miles.
- Turn right into campground.
Activities
Mountain Biking
On designated trails.
Road Cycling
On open designated roads.
Campground Camping
15 sites
No. of Sites | 19 single site(s) |
Reservation Info | Not reservable |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
OHV Road Riding
On designated open roads.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Snowmobiling
Amenities
Camping trailer: | up to 25 feet |
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Picnic tables: | |
Tent camping: | |
Toilets: | Vault (2) |