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About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Number of accommodations: 20
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Volleyball Court
- Pavilion
- Horseshoe Pit
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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.
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
Susan M
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL
I like this campground in the Pinon/Juniper forest. Just far enough from the highway to be quiet, lovely campsites, lovely setting.
CYNDY G
VerifiedOctober 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT
Huge sites. Convenient location. Spotless vault toilets. Great experience.
CRAIG C
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WMTL
Very spacious campsites, and not busy when we were there in late September. There are three large group areas close to the campground which might indicate it is more bustling sometimes.
Craig S
VerifiedOctober 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: WMTL
Easy to find. Clean site, friendly host. Only spent the night. But, I wouldn't mind spend a few days there.
Mary T
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT
Ward Mountain Campground has a wonderful group of sites for bigger rigs. The bathrooms are very clean for pit toilets. Lots of trails for hiking and biking. Very nice group sites with an amphitheater, pig roasting pit, swings for kids, horseshoe and volleyball pits. Overall, a very peaceful and fun place to go for a dry camping experience.
Leon S
VerifiedJune 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WMPT
Very nice campground. Everyone we met was friendly. Very close to Ely and little more than an hour to Great Basin NP. If you haven't been to GBNP make sure to put it on your list. Love that area around Ely too.
Charles W
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WMPT
Wide, level sites with gravel surface. Includes grill, fire ring, stand for portable stove and level wood picnic table. Campground host was friendly and diligent. This campground is on the top of the summit and it gets breezy up here. We has 75MPH gusts one evening we were there. Water was not available but we were warned by email in advance and filled our fresh water tanks before coming in. Only 15 minutes to Ely, NV.
Matthew B
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: WMPT
The camping sites were amazing. Nice and large and level spots for motorhome or tent. It was clean and inviting. The view of the surrounding mountains was beautiful. The bathrooms though pit toilets did not smell and were always clean. This is an excellent campground.
Catherine D
June 28, 2022
We had a wonderful Girl's Camp. Everyone was helpful and friendly.
Mike H
July 9, 2022
This was the second time our class used a group site at Ward Mountain for a class reunion activity. The facilities are perfect for a large gathering, we did not have as many attendees this time so I booked a smaller group site. Still there was plenty of room, plenty of parking and the facility was clean upon arrival, including the bathrooms.
The only negative is the lack of water, I recall we had no water five years ago either, so obviously this is an ongoing issue.
Location Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Address:
825 Avenue E
Ely, NV, 89301
United States
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.
Elevation: 2240 feet
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
