Slide Creek Campground, Jarbidge, NV

Free Camping Near Slide Creek Trail, NV

Slide Creek Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It has six (6) pull-through sites large enough for 25 foot trailers on hard-packed, level ground. There are no hookups, only a vault toilet, and horse corrals. It's primarily used for hikers and horseback riders wanting to explore Jarbidge Wilderness.

Authority

Jarbridge and Mountain City Ranger District

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

District Office

Tel: (775) 738-5171

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 41.8632, -115.2602

Elevation: 8,507 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 days in any 30 day consecutive period

Amenities: Vault toilet, horse corrals

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Camping at Slide Creek Campground

Slide Creek Campground is located in a remote area, though still reachable via 2WD vehicle. The closest town with amenities is Jarbidge (45 miles), but it requires traveling north into Idaho then circling around and driving south back into Nevada. The next closest town with amenities is Jackpot, NV, a 67 mile drive.

Otherwise, you’d only want to camp at Slide Creek Campground if your goal is to explore Jarbidge Wilderness. The campground is located just 50 feet away from Slide Creek Trailhead.

The campground is generally open from June to October as conditions allow.