Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

Ward Mountain Campground
WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)
WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)
WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)
WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

20 total sites

RV Sites

20 sites

About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

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.

Number of accommodations: 20

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Volleyball Court
  • Pavilion
  • Horseshoe Pit
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

20 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: WMPT RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: WMTL RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: WMRV RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (144)

What Guests Are Saying

Ward Mountain Campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, spacious and private sites, and beautiful surroundings, making it an ideal spot for camping and outdoor activities. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities and friendly camp hosts, highlighting the campground's quiet atmosphere and access to hiking and biking trails. However, some concerns were raised about noise from the nearby highway and the lack of water availability, but overall, guests expressed a desire to return for future visits.

Review Summary

4.5
144 reviews
5
63.9%
92
4
25.0%
36
3
8.3%
12
2
0.7%
1
1
2.1%
3

Dennis G

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL

5

Our site was close to level. Cellular AT&T coverage was pretty good. The park was very quiet at night.

Bruce R

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WMTL

4

One of the best CGs we've stayed in. Very clean and maintained. Water was down, but we carry our own.

Bruce R

Verified

June 10, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WMTL

4

Same as before.

Jeff S

Verified

June 2, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

1

Received an email the day of our arrival stating Ward Mountain Campground had no water. Of course we did not get email as we were traveling. As if that was not bad enough, they also do not provide trash dumpsters. Might as well do dispersed camping and save yourself the money.

charles r

Verified

October 7, 2020 Stayed at: 027, Loop: WMRV

5

The campground clean and peaceful. I didn’t use the restrooms but the campground in general was excellent. The trails going from and around the area were awesome!

Brooke H

Verified

October 5, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV

5

This is a nice park, with the cleanest pit toilets ever! The sites are not that big - so if you have a bigger set up (our trailer is 17 feet) it'll be tight. Loop A seems to have less space between sites, but loop B was great. If you are tent camper the sites will have plenty of space for everything. Lots of mountain biking/horse trails right from the campground.

Lindsay H

Verified

September 16, 2020 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

5

This campground was perfect for our one night stay. Price is very reasonable and the facilities were great!

Charity R

Verified

September 11, 2020 Stayed at: 028, Loop: WMRV

5

I don't do reviews very often, but this campground was so amazing I just had to! The bathrooms were spotless every time we used them, the sites were clean and level, and the host was very attentive. I have never been in a cleaner, more well kept camping site and we will definitely tell all of our friends and family coming to this area to use this campground.

Ronnie M

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 022, Loop: WMTL

3

The camp host is rude and very annoying this guy needs to go all he did the whole time is harass us!

aaron R

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

5

Nice campground, nothing flashy, close proximity to Ely. No creeks, lakes, historical items, etc. Just a campground to get away.

Location Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

Address:
825 Avenue E
Ely, NV, 89301
United States

Elevation: 2240 feet

Distance to downtown

6.3 mi drive to downtown Ely (about 11 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Utility hookups are not available
  • Off-highway vehicles (ATVs, motorcycles, and side-by-sides) are only allowed on the main campground road
  • Additional first-come, first-serve campsites may be available within the campground
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
  • All individual sites can accomodate for a Tent or RV.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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