Camping, fishing and hunting around Elko County in one place: campground status straight from the Forest Service, fishing reports and stocking from the Nevada Department of Wildlife, and upland game season dates copied from NDOW regulations. Always confirm with the agency before you go.
Camping
Forest Service status checked
Green dots are open, red are closed and gray have no status posted, as listed by the Forest Service. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest campgrounds
Thomas Canyon Campground
Site ClosedLamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains · 7,200 feet
Terraces Campground & Picnic Area
Status not postedLamoille Canyon, Ruby Mountains · 8,000 feet
Angel Lake Campground
Site ClosedEast Humboldt Range above Wells · 8,350 feet
Angel Creek Campground
Site OpenBelow Angel Lake, southwest of Wells · 6,500 feet
South Ruby Campground
Site OpenRuby Valley, near Ruby Lake NWR · 6,000 feet
Wildhorse Crossing Campground
Site OpenOwyhee River, Mountain City Highway · 6,000 feet
Jack Creek Campground
Site OpenIndependence Mountains, north of Tuscarora · 6,500 feet
“Open” and “Closed” are the status each Forest Service page shows. Water and services often shut off before the posted closing date, and mountain roads can close early with snow. Ranger district page.
State parks, BLM and refuge
- South Fork State Recreation AreaNevada State Parks: reservoir camping south of Elko.
- Wild Horse State Recreation AreaNevada State Parks: Wildhorse Reservoir north of Elko.
- Wilson Reservoir (BLM)BLM campground and reservoir near Tuscarora.
- North Wildhorse (BLM)BLM campground on NV 225 north of Elko.
- Tabor Creek (BLM)Small BLM campground; check the page for access.
- Ruby Lake National Wildlife RefugeRefuge rules, boating seasons and visitor info.
Fishing
NDOW posts a fishing report and stocking record for each water. Pick one to read its latest report on ndow.org:
- Wildhorse Reservoir
- South Fork Reservoir
- Wilson Sink Reservoir
- Jiggs Reservoir
- Willow Creek Reservoir
- Dorsey Reservoir
- Carlin Pond
- Ruby Lake NWR
- Ruby Lake NWR South Lakes
- Ruby Lake NWR Collection Ditch
- Ruby Lake NWR Unit 21
- Ruby Lake NWR South Springs
- Angel Lake
- Lamoille Lake
- Lamoille Creek
- Liberty Lake
- Island Lake
- Thomas Creek (Ruby Mountains)
- Humboldt River, South Fork
- Owyhee River, East Fork
- Jarbidge River, East Fork
- Jarbidge River, West Fork
- Bruneau River
- Salmon Falls River
A Nevada fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. Check NDOW’s fishing pages for regulations and special rules on each water.
Upland game seasons & draw dates
These dates are copied from Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners regulations linked on each line. Rules, closed areas and emergency changes can differ by unit. Big game seasons depend on hunt unit and tag, so see NDOW Hunt for those.
| Season or deadline | Dates | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue (dusky & sooty) and ruffed grouse | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | Open, 68 days left | Open in Elko County and other listed counties. Daily bag 3, possession 9. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Himalayan snowcock (Elko & White Pine counties) | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Open, 37 days left | Daily bag 2, possession 2. Free-use snowcock permit required first. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Chukar & Hungarian partridge | Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 | Open, 106 days left | Statewide except per NAC 504.340. Daily bag 6, possession 18. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| California quail | Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 | Open, 106 days left | Statewide except per NAC 504.340. Daily bag 10, possession 30. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Mountain quail | Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027 | Open, 106 days left | Statewide except per NAC 504.340. Daily bag 2, possession 6. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Pheasant | Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 | Opens in 8 days | Cocks only. Daily bag 2, possession 6. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Cottontail & white-tailed jackrabbit | Nov 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 | Opens in 8 days | Daily bag 5, possession 15. Pygmy rabbit season is closed. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| 2027 wild turkey draw: application deadline | Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | In 93 days | Deadline 11 pm Pacific. Apply at ndowlicensing.com. NDOW CR 26-01 A-1 (PDF) |
| 2027 wild turkey draw: bonus-point-only deadline | Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | In 100 days | Deadline 11 pm Pacific. NDOW CR 26-01 A-1 (PDF) |
| 2027 wild turkey draw: results posted | Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | In 111 days | On or before this date. NDOW CR 26-01 A-1 (PDF) |
| Youth chukar, Hungarian partridge, quail & rabbit | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 | Closed | Hunters 17 and younger with an adult 18+. Statewide except areas closed under NAC 504.340. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
| Sage-grouse: Elko County units 061, 062, 064, 071-076, 101, 102 | Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Closed | Daily bag 2, possession 4. Closed to nonresidents. NDOW CR 26-13 (PDF) |
- NDOW HuntSeasons, tags, draw results and regulations.
- CR 26-13 Upland game & furbearer seasonsOfficial 2026-27 and 2027-28 regulation (PDF).
- CR 26-01 A-1 application deadlinesDraw application and result dates (PDF).
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Sources: USDA Forest Service, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest campground pages; Nevada Department of Wildlife; Nevada Division of State Parks; Bureau of Land Management; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. ElkoLocal is not affiliated with these agencies.