Nevada State Parks operates Lake View Campground within Cave Lake State Park, where campers find direct access to the small reservoir and surrounding high desert terrain. Located about seven miles from the main highway on paved roads, the campground sits within walking distance of the lake's shoreline and offers both standard and accessible sites for RVs up to 45 feet.
The campground's two loops provide different experiences, with reviewers consistently recommending the second loop past the white gate for the better sites positioned on the left side. Sites cluster relatively close together with limited natural boundaries between them, meaning conversations from neighboring camps carry easily. Laura F. notes that "individual flush toilets and free showers were very clean," while multiple visitors praise the maintenance standards throughout the facility.
Cave Lake itself draws anglers seeking the native and stocked rainbow and brown trout, though accessing the water requires navigating through ankle-deep mud along much of the shoreline. The reservoir maintains clear water for its size, but swimming proves challenging due to the muddy bottom conditions. Hiking trails wind through the area, though printed trail maps aren't available at the campground. The surrounding Nevada hills provide open views from many sites, and the elevation offers clear night skies for stargazing.
The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and fills quickly on weekends, with overflow camping available when the main sites reach capacity. S P. found that "it filled up for the weekend" during their May visit. The facility provides picnic tables, fire rings, and a dump station for registered campers, while staying connected to Ely allows for supply runs when needed.
For those exploring the broader region, places to camp around Cave Lake State Park include the nearby Elk Flat Campground — Cave Lake State Park, which sits farther from the water among juniper trees.
Description
The Lake View Campground is near the lake and open year-round with flush toilets and showers. In extremely cold conditions the facilities may be closed. Please contact the park if you plan to arrive in the winter. There is one group site for day use and one camping group site in each campground. They may be reserved for a small fee by emailing clsp@parks.nv.gov. Contact the park for information. Two picnic areas can be found along the lake shore. Restrooms, tables, grills and water are available.
Fee Info
Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Boat launch: $10.00 (Non-NV Vehicles: $15.00) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Camp and boat: $20.00 per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $25.00 per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike
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Location
Public CampgroundLake View Campground — Cave Lake State Park is located in Nevada
Address
Us Hwy 93 Success Summit
Ely, NV 89301
Coordinates
39.19137756 N
114.69326762 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Toilets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 9 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 27 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 3 hrs 33 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Ogden, UT


















