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Powerhouse Group Picnic Area

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters

🏕️ CampgroundRuby Mtns / Humboldt-ToiyabeNevada⭐ 4.2 (8)
Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
🟢 2 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Powerhouse Group Picnic Area in Nevada has 2 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS1
Fri Sep 4 – Sun Sep 62 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites 👥 #GS1

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA  #GS1 — Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Site POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA #GS1 · Powerhouse Group Picnic AreaForest Service, D.C., H-T, MCRMJ Ranger District
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 19.9 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger19.9 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America20.1 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 7–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

👥 Group site📍 ~483 mi from LA💵 $94/dayGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆8 ratings
5★6
4★0
3★1
2★0
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T4.0/4
Verizon2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Powerhouse Group Picnic Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area?

Powerhouse Group Picnic Area in Nevada takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area?

Campsite fees at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area run about $94/day, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Powerhouse Group Picnic Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area?

CampSage's scans caught 10 openings at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area over the last 30 days, on 10 separate days, most of them for stays 7–11 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Powerhouse Group Picnic Area a good campground?

Powerhouse Group Picnic Area holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 8 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Powerhouse Group Picnic Area, AT&T rates highest at 4.0 out of 5 from 1 report. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Powerhouse Group Picnic Area located?

Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is located in Ruby Mtns / Humboldt-Toiyabe, Nevada. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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