Ely Creek Backcountry Campground campground
Ely Creek Backcountry Campground
Surrounding Views:
The campground is surrounded by stunning mountain views and beautiful aspen groves. Visitors can enjoy scenic vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys from the campsite.
Nearby Points of Interest:
The La Sal Mountains are known for their excellent hiking trails, including the Moonlight Meadows Trail, which offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Visitors can also enjoy fishing in nearby lakes and streams. The nearby town of Moab offers a variety of outdoor activities and attractions, including off-road adventures, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Campground Amenities:
The Ely Creek Backcountry Campground offers primitive campsites with no electricity or water hookups. However, each site does have a picnic table and fire ring. There is a vault toilet located near the campground. Campers are required to pack out all trash and waste.
Interesting Facts:
The La Sal Mountains are known for their diverse wildlife, including black bears, mountain lions, and elk. The area is also known for its high altitude, with the highest peak reaching over 12,000 feet.
Best Time of Year to Visit:
The best time to visit Ely Creek Backcountry Campground is from late spring to early fall. From May to September, visitors can enjoy warm days and cool nights. The average temperature in the area ranges from 40-80 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the time of year.
Overall, Ely Creek Backcountry Campground is a beautiful and remote camping area that offers visitors a chance to explore the stunning La Sal Mountains and enjoy a peaceful retreat in nature.
What's on-site at Ely Creek Backcountry Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Ely Creek Backcountry Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Hole River Camp 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Hole 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Hole Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Hole 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Jones Hole 3 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Ely Creek Backcountry Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Green River Near Jensen | 4,080 cfs | → |
| Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res | 15 cfs | → |
| Yampa River At Deerlodge Park | 3,080 cfs | → |
| Ashley Creek Near Vernal | 83 cfs | → |
| Ashley Cr Abv Sp Nr Vernal Ut | 4 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Greendale | 1,270 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Ely Creek Backcountry Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Dinosaur 0.3 Sw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| King's Cabin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc King's Cabin | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Trout Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Trout Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge
- Dinosaur National Monument
- Red Fleet State Park
- Stewart Lake State Wildlife Area
- Steinaker State Park
- Utah Field House Of Natural Historic State Park Museum
Boat launches
- Uintah County
- Desert Voices Trail Uintah County
- County Road 34 Moffat County
- Moffat County
- Swallow Canyon Road Daggett County
- Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
- Box Reservoir
- Crouse Reservoir
- Little Brush Creek
- Red Fleet Reservoir
- Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
- Cart Creek
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Ely Creek Backcountry Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Ely Creek Backcountry Campground
Can I make reservations at Ely Creek Backcountry Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Ely Creek Backcountry Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Ely Creek Backcountry Campground.