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

Richard E

Verified

June 10, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: WMTL

5

Quiet area, some distant road noise if you really try to listen for it, semi-private large camp sites, great tent pad.

Barb P

Verified

June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV

5

Sites are large, and very clean. Kudos to camp hosts for an excellent well kept campground!

Julie J

Verified

June 2, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: WMRV

5

Nice sites. No hookups but the price is right.
Tons of excellent hiking.

Amy H

Verified

May 29, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: WMPT

5

What a nice campground for an overnight stay near Highway 50 on our way to Utah! They recently updated the campsites with new picnic tables and the pit toilet bathrooms were clean. It's a nice area to walk around. The only issue was the mosquitos which were out in force at dawn and dusk but we were able to avoid them by hanging out in our Clamshell tent. The camp host was very nice. Next time we drive through we'll stay longer so we can check out the other activities in the area.

Douglas T

Verified

May 27, 2023 Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV

5

Love this campground. Clean, well organized and maintained, stop every time I am through Ely.

kate k

Verified

October 15, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL

4

Loved this campground but we arrived to find someone else in our spot, and the host was no where to be found. We ended up just setting up camp in a neighboring spot that wasn’t reserved. The trees allow some privacy between each site and great for hammocking :)

Chuck D

Verified

September 20, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

3

Park itself is amazing. Camp Host was amazing. Best advice: Bring your own campsite map prior to arrival and don't follow the parks directional signs if you're going to loop B. Internet is available. Park is clean and well maintained.

Mike F

Verified

September 17, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: WMPT

4

Spent the night there in early Sept 2022, very pleasant, but way to hot to be there in the daytime. Heat dome weather when we were there. Probably a great place to be in Oct. or Nov.

gary b

Verified

September 16, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL

4

nice and quiet

Paul S

Verified

September 5, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: WMTL

3

You should have posted no water when booking since there hasn’t been water here in over 24 months!

Awesome camping host
Clean and orderly campground

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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