Open Year-round
Yes
Reservations possible?
Yes
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
No
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Schellraiser Campground is a spacious campground with a lot of personality in an expansive scenic and quiet valley near the Schell Creek mountain range just outside the town of McGill.

The campground contains a variety of camping options - from car and tent spaces to 16' Lotus Belle glamping tents that can come heated and furnished or unfurnished to fully furnished container homes that include all the amenities. Set in the Steptoe Valley, Schellraiser Campground sits beneath wide open skies in this sparsely populated corner of eastern Nevada. 

The campground sits in a valley between the Egan and Schell Creek mountain ranges near Bassett Lake, a popular local fishing spot. Campers here wake up to quiet mornings in still air amidst a stunningly scenic environment. At 6200' in elevation, clear nights can reveal oceans of stars visible across the night sky here. 

The campground incorporates solar electricity to power its yurts and container homes. In addition, the owners of the host a popular music festival each summer, for which the campground accommodates campers and musicians.

The campground is a 5 minute drive from the nearest grocery store in the town of McGill, and 20 minutes from the attractions and amenities of Ely, Nevada.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Summer
Fall

Congestion

Occasionally full

Parking Pass

Camping fee

Price per night (basic site)

25.00 $ (20.99 €)

Pros

Glamping options. Beautiful location.

Cons

Little shade.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Managed by

Schellraiser Campground

Features

Big vistas
Wildlife
Amphitheater
Flushing toilets
Family friendly
Near lake or river
Showers

Access

Vehicle

Total number of sites

30

Lodging type

Rustic cabin

Location

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Schell Creek + Snake Range Area, Nevada
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
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