Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Pine Creek Campground
The half-mile Cave trail begins in the campground, with a series of stone steps leading to the rock shelter site. The red, yellow, black and white images (pictographs) here were painted by Native Americans.
- Season: Mid-May – Late October
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 32 mi south of Kingston, NV · 38.7869, -116.84821
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
39°19°Jan
40°19°Feb
46°24°Mar
52°27°Apr
61°35°May
72°44°Jun
79°52°Jul
78°51°Aug
69°43°Sep
57°34°Oct
46°24°Nov
38°18°Dec
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.
See Pine Creek Campground from above
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek | Horse | 0.6 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Bucks Canyon | Horse | 1.1 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Andrews Creek | ATV road | 1.5 mi | 1.5 mi |
| North Summit Mt Jefferson | Horse | 1.6 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Toms Canyon Trailhead | ATV road | 2.7 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Pasco Canyon | Horse | 2.9 mi | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Flowers Camp 3.2 mi
- Campsite · 36 mi S of Kingston 18.1 mi
- Peavine Creek Campground 27.4 mi
- Toquima Cave Campground 27.8 mi
- Dispersed spot · 35 mi E of Kingston 29.2 mi
- Columbine Campground 29.4 mi