About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Number of accommodations: 20
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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.
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
Deb S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: WMTL
We love this place. So quiet and clean
Krista S
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WMTL
This has become a favorite campground for us. The work that was done to upgrade the campground is amazing. We love being next to the fabulous mountain biking trails.
David H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT
We loved this CG. High elevation and cooled off at night. Nice big sites. Quiet and clean. Nice cooking stands.
Peter J
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: WMPT
Our campsite was nice and in good condition as well as quite clean. However, since the water was turned off, I have rated this campground lower than I normally would. It is a very nice facilty with many trees. Without water, it created a problem for us. The vault toilets were clean.
Emma L
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: WMPT
Each site was not completely separated but had a good amount of privacy. The camp host was extremely welcoming and patrolled the area well. Each site has some trees, so great for hammocking!
Bruce M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: WMRV
Beautiful campground and very peaceful. Camp host provides a very wonderful experience with his care of the campground.
John H
VerifiedJuly 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: WMRV
We have camped here twice on our trips to other places. But now we want to return and spend a few days in the peace and quiet.
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.
Catherine D
June 28, 2022
We had a wonderful Girl's Camp. Everyone was helpful and friendly.
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.
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.
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