Mill Creek Campground
Bureau of Land Management - Battle Mountain Field Office
Longitude -116.99529, Latitude 40.35626

Mill Creek was the site of a 1930's Civilian Conservation Corps work camp. Historic pillars of stone are still visible at the campground entrance.

The Mill Creek Recreation Area turnoff is located 20 miles south of Battle Mountain, Nevada on State Route (SR) 305 and is signed. From the turn-off you will travel four miles on a maintained gravel road to the recreation site entrance. The elevation at the recreation area is 5,200 feet.

Mill Creek Recreation Area is a no fee site, open year round, offering tall cottonwood trees in a canyon setting, a pleasant spot to picnic, camp, watch wildlife, and fish for rainbow and brook trout. This popular camp ground offers 11 tent sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and accessible vault-type restrooms. Three recreational vehicle sites are also available. Electric hook-ups, dump stations, and potable water are not available.

Birdwatching is a popular year-round pastime at Mill Creek. Some of the species you might see during your visit include the great horned owl, belted kingfisher, various species of hawks, woodpeckers, sparrows, wrens, swallows, pinyon jays, and the all time favorite, hummingbirds.

Before visiting Mill Creek purchase plenty of food and potable water in Battle Mountain, Nevada. The closest telephone is located along SR 305 about 19 miles south of the Mill Creek turn-off or in Battle Mountain. Campfires are allowed in the rings provided. It is a good idea to bring your own firewood. Discharge of firearms and fireworks within the recreation area are prohibited.

Information provided by the Bureau of Land Management (camp to be reviewed).