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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)

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)

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

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20 Sites Available

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

Reviews (117)

What Guests Are Saying

Ward Mountain Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting just 5 miles from Ely, featuring spacious and clean campsites with great amenities like BBQ pits and picnic tables. Many reviews highlight the campground's quiet atmosphere, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, making it a pleasant spot for both short and longer stays. However, visitors should note that water availability can be an issue, and some have experienced challenges with reservations.

Review Summary

4.4
117 reviews
5
59.0%
69
4
29.9%
35
3
8.5%
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2
0.9%
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1
1.7%
2

carol g

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

4

Camp sites were very clean, restrooms clean

Diane L

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV

5

We stayed for just one night but enjoyed our stay. A positive for this campground is that there are plenty of group sites along with buddy sites which we enjoy as we travel often with other campers. There were plenty of trees and the sites were far enough apart to enjoy some solitude.

Robert W

Verified

August 6, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WMPT

3

Nice campground in the middle of nowhere. The biggest piece of info to know is, ALL of the water spigots are locked closed. There is no water available even though the host has water, electric, and sewer dump, but nothing but a parking spot for the public customer. I thought campgrounds were made to provide a service to the public?... Well, a parking spot is what you get. Go Figure.

Anne K

July 29, 2025

5

Hello. Our weekend campout celebrated five years of coming together for the weekend at Murray Summit. And everything was just absolute perfection. The group site, surrounding campground and bathrooms were all immaculate. The camp host was extremely friendly and helpful. It rained on Friday as we were packing in - couldn't have asked for better weather or a better setting. Thank you!

George P

Verified

July 23, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

1

I reserved a site at Ward Mountain several months in advance. When I arrived, someone else was in my spot and had their RV and gear all spreadout and hour after I was supposedly able to check in. I saw my name on the site post and the folks there were not scheduled until the next day. I have to go elsewhere. VERY disappointing that the site host didn't check sites after the check out time. I put in for a refund and now, two weeks later, I am finally getting a refund of only less than half what I paid. VERY VERY disappointing.

Terence C

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV

4

Well maintained. No water, otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

Michael K

Verified

July 12, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

5

The camp host was the best in years. Very friendly and helpful. Keep him

Ronda I H

July 11, 2025

5

John was an amazing host! He was so kind and helpful. The entire camp was clean, with newly stained tables and benches. We throughly enjoyed our stay and greatly appreciated having a host that was happy to see us! We will be back to visit soon.

Guy M

Verified

July 8, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

5

Really fantastic, clean and well-maintained, easy to find. I was in a site fairly close to the highway and you do hear some of the big trucks on the hill throughout the night, but it was not bothersome.

Avery C

Verified

June 23, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WMTL

5

Campground was clean and well laid out, and the campsites were spacious and well equipped (fire ring, picnic table, etc). It was nice that my campsite backed directly onto the trails I came the campground to bike, so the access was nice. The stars were very clear above at night. The vault toilets were clean and accessible.

Location Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2125 / -114.968

Elevation: 2240 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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