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Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
FSU.S. Forest Service — ELY · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Location | ELY · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters · 39.21245, -114.96759 · Map |
| Sites | 33 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 standard nonelectric; 8 rv nonelectric; 3 group standard area 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 33 sites Water hookups at 0 of 33 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 33 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 33 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 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 19 sites · 30 ft: 19 sites · 35 ft: 19 sites · 40 ft: 19 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 11:00 AM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 35 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 35 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | AmphitheaterCampground host |
| Phone | 775-289-3031 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground sits in the shadow of its namesake, just 10 miles southwest from the city of Ely, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Many trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
Recreation Ward Mountain and the surrounding area offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Many of the trails offer scenic views of the surrounding high desert terrain.
Facilities This campground offers single-family campsites and three large group sites that can accommodate up to 100 or more people. Multiple access points for trails are found throughout the campground with the main trailhead located at the eastern most side.
All campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. A campground host is on-site during the peak summer season.
Natural Features Ward Mountain is the highest point in the Egan Range, topping out near 10,800 feet. The campground is well below the summit, but sits high above the desert floor below. A forest of pinyon pine and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade and privacy between campsites. Nearby Attractions Comins Lake is about 13 miles from the campground offering boating and fishing for trout and bass. Cave Lake State Park is less than 20 miles away, with opportunities for boating and fishing for rainbow and brown trout.
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park is 26 miles away, with interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce for more information on local events and sites.
Directions, from the listing
From Ely, travel south on Highway 6 for 10 miles. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area.
From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 miles, to the junction with State Route 318. Follow State Route 318 north for 124 miles, to Murray Summit. Turn right at the sign for the recreation area.
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Trip Card — Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
ELY · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | ELY · Nevada · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 33 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234207 · 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.