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

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

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.

James Z

Verified

June 13, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

4

No water available, very quiet, excellent for hiking and mountain biking.

Pete C

Verified

June 1, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

4

Nice campground. Very well maintained with a personable host. Spaces are well separated with many pull thru spots. Lots of clean pit toilets spread throughout the park.
Forest service has cut water to the park for extended maintenance. While that is a big inconvenience, the lack of a dump station means that water usage must be conserved anyway since the only dump is down the hill to Ely.

Michael S

Verified

May 24, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: WMRV

5

Excellent mountain campground just outside of Ely, NV. Very low usage at the time, nice and quiet. Just a stop on a road trip, but could easily see this a a multi-day camping spot with lots of hiking and mountain bike trails accessed directly from the. Campground

Georgia H

Verified

October 3, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WMRV

5

This campground was great. It was close to Ely but far enough away to see great stars at night. My sight was level and the grounds are really well maintained. I had a clean water spigot across from my spot.

Kit S

Verified

August 16, 2024 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

5

Very clean and well kept. Vault toilets clean and odor free. Lots of space between the sites.

Dwight H

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WMTL

5

Campsites are well spaced with good privacy. Campground and bathrooms were clean, and campground hosts were around and working to keep things nice. Easy to get in and out of there for adventures or the great trails right there. We appreciated that they had water available. Peaceful mountain campground with trees providing good shade in each site. We've already booked a return visit and will definitely stay here every time we pass through the area.

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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