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

brent r

Verified

June 16, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

2

Road to campground very rough. No water. Septic at host loop not pumped.bbq not cleaned out

Chuck A

Verified

June 19, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: WMPT

4

Clean campground. Sites very well maintained and ready for new campers. Quiet.

Randall B

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: WMRV

5

This was one of the cleanest and well maintained Forest Service campgrounds I have been to. Probably had a lot to do with not being near a big city. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Good job folks!

Cynthia F

Verified

July 9, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

4

What a sleeper campground! Super well maintained, interesting high desert topography with plenty of trail space to explore. Only downside was the number of generators running constantly. Definitely a popular park with the big screen TV in the RV set. Nothing wrong with that personal choice, but tent campers might feel a little, yanno, drowned out.

Michael K

Verified

July 10, 2023 Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL

4

Getting the water back on would be beneficial. Host was nice. He was confused on epots but that was clerical error not him. He worked with our group quite nicely. We will be back.

Eric T

Verified

August 1, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: WMRV

5

Clean camp with nice private sites!

Jim M

Verified

August 24, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: WMTL

5

Very nice clean campground with large sites. The campground host was friendly and informative. Great bike trails everywhere. There are water faucets but none worked. The road in is washboarded so take it slow. Both Verizon and T-Mobile worked great.
We would go back when in the Ely area.

Allan D

Verified

September 8, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL

4

I especially enjoyed the hiking trails for walking my dogs right behind
my campsite. The campground was also peaceful.

Tricia W

Verified

May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 027, Loop: WMRV

5

Ward Mountain was gorgeous, quiet and easy booking. SPACIOUS sites Amazing!!

Stuart M

Verified

May 30, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT

4

The campground was clean and well maintained and the campsites are reasonably spaced. The location is a bit exposed near the top of the mountain so wind can be an issue. The night we stayed an RV near us ran their generator during quiet hours which was annoying.

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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