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Overview
About TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA
Overview Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails. Recreation Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking. Facilities Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking. Natural Features The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in Lamoille Canyon, within the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. A dense stand of aspens covers the picnic area, offering partial shade and pretty fall colors. Most sites afford breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and canyon walls. contact_info For facility specific information, please call (775) 738-5171. Nearby Attractions Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail
- 1 total campsites listed.
- Most common site type: group tent only area nonelectric (1).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA special
Nestled deep within scenic Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains, Terraces Campground and Picnic Area feels like a well-kept secret hiding in the Nevada high desert. Located roughly 35 miles southeast of Elko, the campground sits at the base of some of the most dramatic alpine scenery in the Great Basin, where glacially carved cirques, cascading waterfalls, and wildflower meadows rival anything found in the more famous ranges to the west. The Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway delivers you right to the doorstep, winding through a narrow valley flanked by steep, reddish cliffs and dense groves of aspen and mountain mahogany. The picnic area makes an excellent day-use stop, but camping overnight is the real reward. Morning light on the canyon walls is extraordinary, and the nighttime sky, far from any significant light pollution, blazes with stars. Hiking trails fan out from the canyon, including the popular Ruby Crest Trail, which traverses the spine of the range through alpine lakes and high passes. Fishing, wildlife watching, and photography round out the activities. The campground operates seasonally, generally from June through September, depending on snowpack. Sites are limited and tend to fill on summer weekends, so midweek visits are recommended. The town of Elko offers full services and makes a convenient resupply point. For anyone who thinks Nevada is nothing but sagebrush flats, a visit here will be a revelation.
Campsite Inventory
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GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC
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Amenities & Details
Everything you need to know
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Site capacity
Single
Check-in time
2:00 PM
Check-out time
12:00 PM
Driveway surface
Paved
Fire Pit
Yes
Max guests
75
Minimum guests
Yes
Pets allowed
Yes
Shade
Full
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Phone
775-752-3357
Getting There
Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 10 miles on FR 660 to the picnic area.
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Everything you need to know before your trip to TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA.
How do reservations work for TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA?
Reservation availability for TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA?
TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA currently lists GROUP TENT ONLY AREA NONELECTRIC (1).
Where is TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA located?
TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA is in Nevada near Wells. Coordinates: 40.6319, -115.3678.
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