U.S. Forest Service · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · Wells, NV

Terraces Campground - Picnic Area

Terraces Overnight Group Area is a popular location for weddings, church activities, family reunions and company picnics. It is located in scenic Lamoille Canyon, 35 miles southeast of Elko, Nevada. Visitors enjoy fishing in Lamoille Creek and hiking on many local trails.

Reservable · Recreation.gov1 sitePets okFires okTents only

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Site mix

Group tent areas1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

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SiteSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
1PavedFull75 / 17Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This site is a group overnight tent camping area that can accommodate up to 75 people throughout its nine individual family picnic sites or the facility can be reserved as a whole. If not reserved, the individual sites can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis for day use picnics. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. A large paved parking area can accommodate up to 17 vehicles. Footpaths within the site are also paved.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Terraces Campground - Picnic Area20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.36 inches of precipitation, 15.7 inches of snowFebruary: 1.30 inches of precipitation, 14.1 inches of snowMarch: 1.85 inches of precipitation, 17.7 inches of snowApril: 2.29 inches of precipitation, 10.4 inches of snowMay: 1.97 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJune: 1.01 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowJuly: 0.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowOctober: 1.14 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowNovember: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 6.4 inches of snowDecember: 1.19 inches of precipitation, 14.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.7°F averageFebruary: 25.4°F averageMarch: 33.6°F averageApril: 39.5°F averageMay: 47.9°F averageJune: 56.3°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 61.7°F averageSeptember: 53.4°F averageOctober: 42.6°F averageNovember: 31.4°F averageDecember: 23.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 in20 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lamoille 2N, 10 miles from the campground at 5,750 feet, station USC00264391 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 84 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit and head south to Idaho Street. Turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or on 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on SR 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel 10 miles on FR 660 to the picnic area.

Nearest townWells, Nevada
Coordinates40.6319° N, 115.3678° W · Directions ↗

Explore

Worth a stop

Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    Lamoille Canyon Interpretive
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Island Lake
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Talbot Creek ↗
    5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Roads End Creek
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Lamoille Stock
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Ruby Crest National Recreation ↗
    28.2 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_recreation_or_other

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Ruby Mountains Wilderness.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 8,000 feet, high in Lamoille Canyon, within the beautiful Ruby Mountains. The area is a desert island brimming with wildlife, sparkling lakes and streams, wildflower-filled meadows and jagged peaks. A dense stand of aspens covers the picnic area, offering partial shade and pretty fall colors. Most sites afford breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and canyon walls.

Recreation

Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The creek contains brook and wild rainbow trout. Lamoille Canyon offers numerous hiking and horseback riding trails that lead to alpine lakes and vistas. The canyon road is popular for scenic driving and road biking.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Sites at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Terraces Campground - Picnic Area have?

1 site, including 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Lamoille Creek runs just outside the picnic area and is a popular stream among fly-fishermen. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Terraces Campground - Picnic Area?

Wells, Nevada. Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail

Source: Getting there

What if Terraces Campground - Picnic Area is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Thomas Canyon (2.3 mi), Angel Lake (31.2 mi), and Angel Creek (32.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby