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Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Wells · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Location | Wells · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 41.03278, -115.09194 · Map |
| Sites | 25 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard nonelectric; 1 rv nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 25 sites Water hookups at 0 of 25 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 25 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 25 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 15 sites · 30 ft: 9 sites · 35 ft: 4 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 28 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 775-752-3357 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Angel Lake Campground is located next to beautiful Angel Lake, high on the East Humboldt Mountain Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, just 12 miles from the city of Wells, in northeast Nevada. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and viewing wildlife. Recreation Angel Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Smith Lake Trail begins at the campground entrance.
Facilities The campground offers single and double campsites, some of which have lake views. Each site contains a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets are also available. A day-use picnic area is adjacent to the campground, along the lakeshore.
Natural Features The campground sits at the foot of rugged and scenic glacial cirques, that top out around 10,000 feet. Dwarf aspens cover the campground, providing privacy between campsites, but little to no shade.
A variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer and birds of prey, make its home around the lake, creating good viewing opportunities.
Directions, from the listing
Take Interstate 80 to the West Wells exit. Turn south on Angel Lake Road (State Route 231) and travel 12 miles to the end of the road at Angel Lake.
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Trip Card — Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV)
Wells · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Wells · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 25 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232015 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.