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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Nevada
13 camps in Nevada that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 54°F.
Best areas for wildlife watching and birding
- Around Ely5 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Las Vegas4 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Nevada are good for wildlife watching and birding?
13 camps that list wildlife watching and birding or mention it in their description; 0 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 77% also offer hiking, 69% also offer biking, 62% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in NevadaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- East Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal
East Creek Campground is located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the middle of an alder, pinyon and juniper forest. East Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the…
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Bird Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalBird Creek Recreation Area is located in the Duck Creek Basin, high on the Schell Creek Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,200 feet, approximately 25 miles from the small city of Ely.…
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Kyle Canyon Picnic Area Day UseFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalKyle Canyon Picnic Area is set in the beautiful Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, just 23 miles from Las Vegas. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and scenic driving in this…
View camp →- Ruby Mountains Ranger District OfficeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Ruby Mountains Ranger District is made up of the East Humboldt and Ruby Mountain Ranges. These mountains contain spectacular scenery and a variety of recreational activities. The…
View camp → - Bob Scott CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
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.
View camp → - Overton Wildlife Management Area CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signalView camp →
- South Ruby CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The campground is is situated above Ruby Lake below the beautiful Ruby Mountains at a 6,000’ elevation, near the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Ruby Valley Nevada. Ruby Valley is a…
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