About Bob Scott Campground
Accessible from U.S. Route 50. In an open setting with pinyon-juniper forest at Bob Scott Summit. Hunting for deer and elk in season. Fishing at Birch Creek, 8 miles from campground. IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Bob Scott Campground will be renovated in Fiscal Year 24. In the meantime, potable water is not available for public consumption at the campground. The District has kept the flush restrooms open and serviceable. Renovations will include improved road access, longer and level RV pads, restroom replacement with vaulted toilet facilities and upgraded public water system. These renovation improvements will afford easier access for variety of RV’s and campers with infrastructure that is updated and easier for maintenance. With improvements to the water system, the District can extend the open season. Funding for these improvements are from funding received from the Great Outdoors Act and…
- Fees: **Per Day:** $10 Single / $25 Group.
- Season: Mid-May – Late October
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 5 mi southeast of Austin, NV · 39.45511, -117.00111
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bade Creek | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 4.5 mi |
| Bob Scott Slide Alternate | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Bade Creek Spur B | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Cahill Canyon Run | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Pony Express Loop | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Pony Canyon Downhill | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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