Bird Creek Recreation Area Campground Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Nevada

Bird Creek Recreation Area Overview

Bird Creek Campground has 9 campsites and is located next to Bird Creek at an elevation of 8,200 feet. One group campsite (site ‘A’) is also available. Campsite #5 is multi-family, sites 8 and 9 are double family and the rest are single-family sites.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has parking spur, table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include potable (drinking water) and vault toilets. Trash collection is not available (pack in / pack 0ut).  Cell service is also not available in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include East Creek and Timber Creek.

Area Recreation and Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, mountain biking, OHV trail riding, picnicking, stargazing, hunting and wildlife viewing.

The Ranger Trail can be accessed from this campground. The Ranger Trail is a designated OHV trail that also accommodates hiking and mountain biking use as well. The 30-mile Success Loop Scenic Drive is also in the area, with views of high desert and mountain terrain.

Cave Lake State Park and Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park are a few miles from Ely. Interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail are available there. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables

Activities

• ATV
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing