Best RV Parks & Resorts near Duckwater, NV

RV parks near Duckwater provide several options for travelers in central Nevada. Silver Sky Lodge RV Park in Eureka offers pull-through sites with full hookups including 50-amp electric, water, and sewer connections on a gravel surface. Most sites accommodate large rigs with ample room for slideouts. "Considering Eureka is in the middle of nowhere this place is ideal. All gravel, very beautiful surroundings," noted one camper. Ely KOA, located approximately 75 miles east, features spacious pull-through sites with full hookups year-round and can accommodate big rigs with easy access. Ward Mountain Campground near Ruth provides more basic RV accommodations with electric hookups but no water or sewer at individual sites, operating seasonally from early June through mid-October.

Road conditions across central Nevada require advance planning, as some routes to RV parks involve dirt roads or mountain passes. Dump stations are available at Hot Creek Campground and select gas stations in Ely, but not at all locations. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger signals reported at Ely KOA and limited or no coverage at more remote parks like Illipah Reservoir Recreation Area. According to one visitor, "We were able to walk our dogs and have a quiet time," highlighting the pet-friendly nature of most facilities. Summer temperatures can exceed 90°F while winter brings freezing conditions and occasional road closures, making seasonal planning essential. Most parks accommodate RVs year-round, though amenities may be reduced during winter months.

Best RV Sites Near Duckwater, Nevada (15)

    1. Silver Sky Lodge RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV
    41 miles
    +1 (775) 237-5034

    "Mostly long term units, but a few convenient sites open for travelers...."

    "Clean neat and friendly, pull throughs are easy, low key atmosphere. Water(well) good taste,some fruit trees (apple) at the sites. Pickable in season."

    2. Ely KOA

    19 Reviews
    Ely, NV
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 289-3413

    "We stayed here to visit Great Basin National Park because the weather was going to be too cold to camp in the park safely without hookups for us."

    "Located outside of Ely, but close enough if you need to run into town.

    Staff was great, informed us about facilities and also map listed restaurants that deliver."

    3. Ward Mountain Campground

    7 Reviews
    Ruth, NV
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 289-3031

    $8 - $50 / night

    "I did not have a reservation and found Ward Mountain Campground on Google maps. The road were well maintained. There were spots that accommodate group camping."

    "The Ward Mountain Campground is nicely situated less than a mile off of Route 6, just 6 miles from Ely, NV. It is surrounded by dense juniper and pine. We are in campsite 26 in loop B."

    4. Garnet Hill Camp

    8 Reviews
    Ruth, NV
    48 miles

    "The area just after turning right off of the Pole Line Road has many camping spots but weak cell service."

    "Snow on the mountains in the distance. Great cell phone reception but this is definitely pack it in and pack it out."

    5. Illipah Reservoir Recreation Area

    5 Reviews
    Ruth, NV
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 289-1800

    "Fire pits, picnic tables (some with shade) and wind fences. Great views, better for campervan or RV camping just because of the high wind and no pads, but you could do it."

    "Pretty nice campground with the reservoir, adjacent dirt roads, and closeness(yet not too close to the 50)

    Stayed their for a night while going across Nevada."

    6. Illipah Reservoir Recreational Area

    1 Review
    Ruth, NV
    33 miles
    Website

    "On the reservoir with beautiful mountain views

    3 bars AT&T 5G"

    7. Willow Creek — Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

    9 Reviews
    Lund, NV
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 289-1693

    $15 - $20 / night

    "Sites have shade from trees and picnic table covers. Vault toilets are very clean. I was the only one at the campground when I stayed here at the end of April."

    "Well maintained campground located near the Ward Oven historic site. Campsites are all level with shade canopies. Picnic tables, and BBQ. Some pull thrus that can accommodate larger trailers."

    8. Hot Creek Campground

    4 Reviews
    Lund, NV
    49 miles

    "You can stay for 8 days There is water, vault toilets and picnic tables with sunshades at each spot Everyone was so friendly and nice!! Also lake with fishing"

    "Super clean with bathrooms, water, dump, bbq's, covered what else would you want for free!! White Pine County takes better care of their dirt roads than California does their highways!!!!"

    9. Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)

    2 Reviews
    Ruth, NV
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (775) 289-3031

    $12 - $75 / night

    "My 30' TT and 20' truck found ample back-in FF spaces. Mostly flat. Table, grill and prep counter in good shape. Space is composed of small rock. A separate spot for a tent or (?)"

    "Super clean restrooms too."

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RV Park Reviews near Duckwater, NV

61 Reviews of 15 Duckwater Campgrounds


  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2020

    Ely KOA

    Standard KOA with a few surprises

    This place is giant! There are tons of RV spots as well as a tent area and some cabins. We stayed here to visit Great Basin National Park because the weather was going to be too cold to camp in the park safely without hookups for us. We also used this KOA as our midway point to dump and refill our water between campsites without water. It had what we expected of a KOA - friendly staff, full hookups, easy level pull through sites, a playground, store, etc. The surprises for us: no pool (not that we wanted one), adorable neighbor goats, and two dog parks areas (one with grass). Our dog loved the dirt dog park. It was great giving him a chance to run around off leash for a bit on our trip since everywhere we went he had to be on-leash. The goats were a fun surprise, too, since we love watching goats.

  • D
    Sep. 28, 2023

    Ely KOA

    Nice location and great staff

    Located outside of Ely, but close enough if you need to run into town.

    Staff was great, informed us about facilities and also map listed restaurants that deliver.

    Hometown Pizza delivers to your site, good pizza.

    They do inform you that by state law they have to have water pressure regulators on the water hookups so no need to add yours. (in Las Vegas at the KOA they had no idea what I was talking about but since we were within the city limits may not be needed).

    Great view of the night sky after dark, dog parks are decent size, but by the time we got their our dog had found a spot on the roads.

    Site pretty level, site and roads are gravel. Appears to be quite a few long term campers.

    We were only there one night, but with everything if offers appears to be a place to stay for a week if so inclined.
    Gets chilly at night, high altitude (close to 7,000 ft in elevation).

  • Brittney  C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 25, 2021

    Ely KOA

    Koas are where its at

    This place is great it has a pool, playground, so many family activities, a big grass area for the tent campers which is super cool, cabins available, propane refill station, amazing staff nice parking areas, nice RV spots with full hook ups, laundry room, tables at each spot, just so your aware the entire lots to drive through are all dirt and gravel so if you’re planning to bicycle it may be a little hard but other than that really great place up in Ely

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 10, 2025

    Willow Creek — Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

    Pleasant Surprise

    The campground is very nice. Sites have shade from trees and picnic table covers. Vault toilets are very clean. I was the only one at the campground when I stayed here at the end of April. There are pull through sites and back in sites. There's water available, but when I was there they had just turned it on and it has not been tested yet to make sure it was safe to drink.

  • Les G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 7, 2025

    Silver Sky Lodge RV Park

    Great for an overnight stop over

    Mostly long term units, but a few convenient sites open for travelers....

  • Jennifer T.
    Oct. 13, 2020

    Ely KOA

    Nice, safe overnight stop in Ely

    This is your typical KOA.  Open area with several pull thru's for big rigs.  They have a decent little store with drinks, snacks, and novelty items.  My daughter (8) loved the playground.  We were only there for one night on our way to Utah.  It was full and on the high side as far as price.  They charge $6/night extra per adult, if you have more than two adults.  Children are an extra $5/night.  We didn't need to use the restroom, showers, or laundry facilities so I cannot comment on those.

  • kristin S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Ely KOA

    All the basics you need

    It’s a KOA Journey, so, close to a “major” road (RT 93), which was very quiet despite proximity. It’s got nice views across the street, so if you’re on the first row of campsites, you’ll get front row seats. The spaces are quite close together, so privacy is minimal, though everyone was very respectful and quiet during quiet hours. Nice spot for access to Great Basin NP (which is a jewel, btw). Lots of options for fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities nearby too. We went to Cave Lake and were not impressed but... maybe it was just the wrong time of year (end of May). Sites are mostly level and big-rig friendly, hookups on site were reliable!

  • M
    Jul. 29, 2021

    Ward Mountain Campground

    Open spaces, clean, trees, fire ring

    I did not have a reservation and found Ward Mountain Campground on Google maps. The road were well maintained. There were spots that accommodate group camping. No water , electric, or dumping station. There were bath rooms and a dumpster for getting rid of trash. The driveway for site parking was level. There were trees, camp fire ring, picnic table, and flat area for a tent. The view was beautiful. It was peaceful. My dog, Blueberry, and I spent one night. Neighbors were courteous.

  • James L.
    Oct. 18, 2020

    Ward Mountain Campground

    A Pleasant Interlude

    The Ward Mountain Campground is nicely situated less than a mile off of Route 6, just 6 miles from Ely, NV. It is surrounded by dense juniper and pine. We are in campsite 26 in loop B. It has a bit of a view and you have to focus to hear any road sounds. It’s rather quiet here and sparsely populated in mid-October. The site tables and fire pit appears to be new. Bring your own water and other support needs. Some pull through and group sites. RV, trailers and tents accommodated. Cost is $8 regular/$4 for senior pass. The wind in the trees makes good music. The 5 star rating reflects the privacy afforded by the campground’s layout. Attached is a GPS snap as there are a few different numbers out there.


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