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
Ameena F
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WMTL
Very nice place with trails available. I had full cellphone service out here, surprisingly. It's a shame there isn't a creek or anything out here (as far as I could see).
Eric G
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: WMRV
This place is impeccably clean. The bathrooms look brand new. Sites are really nicely laid out, especially in the loop by the mountain bike trailhead. Plenty of available sites on the August weekend I was there. This area is beautiful. I look forward to coming back.
Ward Mountain mtb trails were pretty good, but I recommend not trying to climb back over the mountain to get back to the camp once you go down the trails on the East side of the mountain heading toward Ely. It wasn’t too bad to pedal back up the highway for 6 miles. I hear the Cave Lake trails may be even better.
Tom T
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WMRV
Stayed at Ward several times. Always nice, clean pit toilets etc.
Ellen L
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WMRV
Very nice campground. Quiet, beautiful. The campground hosts were very pleasant and helpful.
Teresa B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT
Nice campground location. Sites have plenty of room.
Heather S
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: WMPT
The campsite was nice and the campground host very friendly. The skies are very dark so star gazing is AMAZING. We enjoyed our night stay. There is no water at the campground though, and there has been none since May. Just make sure to bring bottles of water with you or have some in your camper. You will enjoy your stay at Ward Mountain.
Sam B
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: WMTL
Nice clean place to camp
elizabeth p
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: WMPT
pleasant, quiet,level sites easy access to ammenities
Ryan W
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: WMTL
The campsite was very clean and organized however I was disappointed that there was no fresh water. Also, you can hear the noise from the highway. Those were the only drawbacks.
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: WMTL
This was a great stopover going and coming from Missouri to the Redwoods. It was well maintained and met our needs perfectly.
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
