Willow Creek Rec Area State Park — Attraction in Ely

My family and I spent the weekend at Willow Creek State Park Campground, and we’re so glad we did! Our campsite was great, each spot comes with its own fire pit, picnic table, and space to set up your tent. The views were absolutely stunning, and the star-filled night sky was truly breathtaking.

The campground itself was quiet and well-maintained. The restrooms were clean, and there was fresh running water available. There are also several trails to explore, which we did. The trails were beautiful! However, some parts of the trails weren’t clearly marked, and a few signs were missing.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back to Willow Creek State Park Campground. Highly recommend for families looking to unplug and enjoy the...

This is the same place as the Charcoal Ovens. The trails here are expansive but make sure that you are acclimated to the elevation in this section of Nevada before you exert yourself too much. The trails are somewhat poorly marked but it is hard to get lost here because of the...

Interesting artifacts from the 1800's. The charcoal ovens are amazing and it's an easy walk to get to them. The lime "kiln" is interesting also. It's amazing that these folks had the ingenuity to do what they did...