Dan W
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 Stayed at: C, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
This is a remote campsite. The spaces are laid out very well. No single sites are immediately next to each other. The are picnic tables but no potable water.
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46 reviews
Timber Creek Campground is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful sites, and the availability of shade and a cool stream during hot summer days. Many visitors enjoyed the well-maintained restrooms and the peaceful atmosphere, especially during midweek visits when the campground was less crowded. However, some reviews noted that the access road is rocky, which may pose challenges for certain vehicles.
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November 1, 2020 Stayed at: C, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
This is a remote campsite. The spaces are laid out very well. No single sites are immediately next to each other. The are picnic tables but no potable water.
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November 1, 2020 Stayed at: C, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
This is a remote campsite. The spaces are laid out very well. No single sites are immediately next to each other. The are picnic tables but no potable water.
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August 2, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
This campsite is so beautiful and secluded. There is a small creek running through it and you are nestled into the aspens and pines. At the B site, you're pretty spaced out from A and D but C is right on top of you. In our case, C was empty so it felt like we were alone in the woods.
While there are plenty of tables and sitting areas, I think the campsite is mostly designed for RVs as there aren't a lot of good places to place a large number of tents. We were a small group so there wasn't any problem, but if you're planning on having 4 or 5 tents, you're going to be right on top of each other.
5 stars. Loved this campsite. Will 100% return.
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August 2, 2021 Stayed at: B, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
This campsite is so beautiful and secluded. There is a small creek running through it and you are nestled into the aspens and pines. At the B site, you're pretty spaced out from A and D but C is right on top of you. In our case, C was empty so it felt like we were alone in the woods.
While there are plenty of tables and sitting areas, I think the campsite is mostly designed for RVs as there aren't a lot of good places to place a large number of tents. We were a small group so there wasn't any problem, but if you're planning on having 4 or 5 tents, you're going to be right on top of each other.
5 stars. Loved this campsite. Will 100% return.
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October 15, 2021 Stayed at: E, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site E was beautiful. You do have to walk a short distance to the campsite from the car, over a small creek with a bridge. 100 ft or so. 2 large tent pads. One playground swing on site. I would absolutely take this site again.
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October 15, 2021 Stayed at: E, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site E was beautiful. You do have to walk a short distance to the campsite from the car, over a small creek with a bridge. 100 ft or so. 2 large tent pads. One playground swing on site. I would absolutely take this site again.
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July 27, 2022 Stayed at: C, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location. The entry dirt road to the campsites is slow going, long and very bumpy.
We reserved a group site for 15 people camping in tents.
Campsite C is good for RVs not great for large groups 25-100 people camping in tents.
"C" has the bridge from the parking area with running water/vaulted toilets to the picnic tables. The picnic tables, grill and campfire ring were great! Just as described in the facility information. Lots of firewood around to gather. However, the site itself does not have a clearing for tents. There is an area beside the picnic tables with large rocks you can move and grade the dirt/rocks for 1-2 tents (6 people) at most. There was no area for 25 people to set-up tents and camp. There is a large area of bush and trees in the site but not an area for tents. We had a great time. The creek running under the bridge is peaceful, the stargazing in awesome!
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July 27, 2022 Stayed at: C, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
Beautiful location. The entry dirt road to the campsites is slow going, long and very bumpy.
We reserved a group site for 15 people camping in tents.
Campsite C is good for RVs not great for large groups 25-100 people camping in tents.
"C" has the bridge from the parking area with running water/vaulted toilets to the picnic tables. The picnic tables, grill and campfire ring were great! Just as described in the facility information. Lots of firewood around to gather. However, the site itself does not have a clearing for tents. There is an area beside the picnic tables with large rocks you can move and grade the dirt/rocks for 1-2 tents (6 people) at most. There was no area for 25 people to set-up tents and camp. There is a large area of bush and trees in the site but not an area for tents. We had a great time. The creek running under the bridge is peaceful, the stargazing in awesome!
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October 17, 2022 Stayed at: A, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
The campground was absolutely gorgeous with the leaves changing and was pretty quiet. Spots were generally right on the creek. We reserved group spot A, but it was difficult getting our toy hauler level enough, couldn’t see the creek from it and was a jaunt to get to the fire ring and picnic tables. We ended up in a single spot up the road. A hunter did leave a carcass and blood all over group site A, which we took care of and cleaned up, but don’t be a jerk. There is no camp host. Water is off this time of year. Bathrooms were decent.
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October 17, 2022 Stayed at: A, Loop: TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND
The campground was absolutely gorgeous with the leaves changing and was pretty quiet. Spots were generally right on the creek. We reserved group spot A, but it was difficult getting our toy hauler level enough, couldn’t see the creek from it and was a jaunt to get to the fire ring and picnic tables. We ended up in a single spot up the road. A hunter did leave a carcass and blood all over group site A, which we took care of and cleaned up, but don’t be a jerk. There is no camp host. Water is off this time of year. Bathrooms were decent.
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825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301 United States
Elevation: 2,662 ft
From McGill, travel north on Highway 93 for 5 mi. Turn on State Route 486 and continue 8 mi on the paved road. Turn left on Forest Road 425, at the Timber Creek sign, and drive up the dirt road another 3 mi to the campground.
Timber Creek Campground is accessible via Highway 93, which is approximately 5 miles south of the campground. State Route 486 provides further access from Highway 93 to the campground.
The closest entrance is: Lehman Caves Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 42.6 mi · over 1 hr (73 min)
Last updated: November 2, 2026