Located high on the slopes of the Schell Creek Range in the middle of an Alder, Pinyon and Juniper forest Bird Creek offers a wide range of recreation opportunities to the forest visitor. Bird Creek, a perennial stream, runs directly through the picnic area and many birds make it their home during the spring and summer seasons.
The Basics
Operator:
National Forest Service
Total Sites:
8 sites
Elevation:
7500 feet
Season:
June to September
Price:
$30 - $55 $30.00/ 1-25 people,$35.00/ 26-50,$45.00/ 51-100,$55.00/ 100+ people
Address:
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
825 Avenue East
Ely, NV
Phone :
775-289-3031
Directions
Drive five miles north of McGill on US 93.
Turn on State road 486 (watch for signs saying Duck Creek).
Drive 6 miles east on this paved road.
Turn at the Bird Creek Picnic Area, Forest road 426, and drive two-and-a-half miles east on the dirt road.
