TERRACES CAMPGROUND - PICNIC AREA

About

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 This site is a group overnight tent camping area that can accommodate up to 75 people throughout its nine individual family picnic sites or the facility can be reserved as a whole. If not reserved, the individual sites can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for day use picnics. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A large paved parking area can accommodate up to 17 vehicles. Footpaths within the site are also paved. 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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Shell

  14 mi

• grocery

  Khoury's Fresh Market

  14 mi

• potable water

  Potable water

  20 mi

• trailhead

  Changing Canyon Trailhead

  1.0 mi

• recreation site

  Terraces Campground-picnic Area

  < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• P.O. Box 246 · Wells , NV 89835
• 775-752-3357

Reservations & demand

Outbound provider links only. Roam Atlas does not book sites or show live availability. Opens Recreation.gov for live dates.