Kalamazoo Campground, located northeast of Ely, Nevada, is closed for renovations and will not open for the upcoming camping season.
The closure is necessary for public safety, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Kalamazoo Road will remain open during the project.
The campground is undergoing a full rebuild to expand and modernize its facilities and amenities.
The renovation is scheduled to continue through June of 2028.
“Currently, the area is a field full of tall grass with some old tables and barbeque rings,” said Erin Rajala, recreation and wilderness program manager for the Ely Ranger District. “We’re going to clean it up, identify actual numbered campsites, bring in new tables and fire rings, and create a turnaround area for larger vehicles. The entire site will be ADA compliant.”
The $1.1 million project is fully funded through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. Survey work at the site is already underway.
“When renovations are completed, it will offer a more maintenance-friendly and enhanced recreational experience for our visitors,” Rajala said.
Once reopened, the campground will charge a fee of $5 per night.
For more information about the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, visitors are encouraged to check the Forest Service website.
