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

About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground sits in the shadow of its namesake, just 10 mi southwest from the city of Ely, in eastern Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 7.4 ft. Many trails are available for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Available sites

20 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Oct 1 to Nov 15

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

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20 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 003, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: WMPT RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: WMTL RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: WMRV RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

152 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

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5 stars 65.1% (99)
4 stars 24.3% (37)
3 stars 7.9% (12)
2 stars 0.7% (1)
1 star 2.0% (3)

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Gabriel C

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: WMTL

Great host, clean restroom, quiet at night.

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Zachary Z

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

Water at camp site wouldn’t pump… I was glad I packed enough that it didn’t become an issue. Bathrooms clean and stocked. Lots of small trees for shade, but it does get hot. Lots of bike/hike trails to explore. Only 7 min from town!!! Beautiful!!!

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Michael W

June 26, 2026

Very clean and quiet campground. It was not too busy on Thursday evening. Camping spots are roomy and enough trees around every spot for privacy. We will stay there again in the future.

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Megan O

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 029, Loop: WMRV

Beautiful campground. My reserved site (#29) was off-level, so I moved to #30, which was perfectly level and a much better site. I was there the first week in June, and the campground was less than 25% full - even the camp host wasn't on-site yet. If you are coming in the slower times, I recommend waiting until you get there to check out the sites. Even those sites that are reserved for the weekend are first come for that night if not reserved online. The sites are spacious, with a fire pit and really nice picnic tables. Pinion Pines and Junipers give many of the sites some shade. There are water spigots throughout (with threads), and the dumpsters are located at the entry to the campground.

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Wendy J

June 22, 2026

Great access to mountain bike trails. Close to town. Decent cell service with Verizon.

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William J

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

Beautiful, clean sites, great hiking!

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Tina T

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June 21, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: WMPT

Good space, clean sites, nice neighbors and a great view. Love this place.

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Matthew B

June 19, 2026

Amazing sites. Will be back!

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Bill B

June 12, 2026

Nice and Quiet and not crowdwd. Awesome

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David S

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June 11, 2026 Stayed at: 030, Loop: WMRV

Though it was an overnight stop, the camp was a welcome respite. The sites were neat, and the area is definitely on my list of places to stop and spend more time exploring. I hope to come back again.

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Location & Directions for Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301 United States

Elevation: 2,240 ft

Getting There

From Ely, travel south on Highway 6 for 10 mi. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area.

From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 mi, to the junction with State Route 318. Follow State Route 318 nort...

Nearest town

Ely, NV - 6.3 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Near Great Basin National Park

The closest entrance is: Lehman Caves Visitor Center

Approximate drive: 51.9 mi · over 1 hr (89 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: November 4, 2026

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