About Big Creek Campground
Access to Kingston Canyon and Groves Lake. High clearance vehicle needed. Surrounded by water birch, cottonwood, and Russian olive trees at the mouth of a canyon along a creek. Stream runs through the campground. Currently, road access needs repairs! High clearance vehicles only 2021
- Season: Mid-May – Late October
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 10 mi north of Kingston, NV · 39.3464, -117.13612
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Canyon | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 2.3 mi |
| North Fork Big Creek | ATV road | 0.9 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Gold Venture Loop | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 22.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Kingston Campground 8.5 mi
- Bob Scott Campground 10.4 mi
- Austin Ranger District Office 11 mi
- San Juan Dispersed Campground 17.2 mi
- Toquima Cave Campground 21.5 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi E of Austin 21.8 mi