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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Georgia H

Verified

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

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.

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Kit S

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

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

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Dwight H

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

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.

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robert a

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July 31, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

Nice campsite close to Great Basin National park

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Deb L

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July 30, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WMRV

Midweek, the campground had only a handful of campers. Sites were spaced nicely with some privacy.clean and easily accessible. No highway noise. Great 1 night place... not much to do.

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Thomas A

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July 22, 2024 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

This is the newest and nicest USFS we’ve ever stayed in! The majority of sites are actually level, several are pull thrus so we didn’t have to unhitched our towed Jeep. Outhouses were spotless. And the group sites we unbelielveable - large covered pavilions for dozens of people complete with volleyball court and horse shoes. Water faucets we working during our stay. Way to go to the USFS office in charge of this campground!

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James L

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July 14, 2024 Stayed at: 024, Loop: WMRV

Always a great campground, the hosts do a good job there.
There's no water, hasn't been for years. Bring a bunch of your own, enough to put out your fire.

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Victoria M

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July 13, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: WMPT

Campground has nice tent/rv pads, picnic tables, fire pits and BBQ grills. The pit toilet facilities were clean and well stocked with toilet paper. Mountain biking/hiking trails right from camp, OHV riding and x-country skiing/snow shoeing would be possible also. Potable water hydrant is now operationally when I was there in May 2024. Only about 10 mi out of Ely, so easy access to groceries etc as need. Enough trees for intervals of shade.

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Kathy B

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July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: WMPT

Quiet place with clean restrooms.

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Jessica T

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July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: WMTL

I accidentally booked a site on the RV loop, but thankfully my neighbors stuck to the rules about quiet time/generator usage. All of the sites are great for tent camping with proper pads and good drainage. My site had plenty of shade and I had cell coverage as well. There was a host site, but no one was there. This was a beautiful campground and I plan to come back.

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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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