Established Camping
Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)
Ward Mtn. Campground near Ely, NV, is situated in a region characterized by mountainous terrain. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Great Basin National Park and the Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, offering opportunities for exploration and learning.
Description
Overview
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.
Recreation
Ward Mountain and the surrounding area offers miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Many of the trails offer scenic views of the surrounding high desert terrain.
Facilities
This campground offers single-family campsites and three large group sites that can accommodate up to 100 or more people. Multiple access points for trails are found throughout the campground with the main trailhead located at the eastern most side. All campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. A campground host is on-site during the peak summer season.
Natural Features
Ward Mountain is the highest point in the Egan Range, topping out near 10,800 feet. The campground is well below the summit, but sits high above the desert floor below. A forest of pinyon pine and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade and privacy between campsites.
Nearby Attractions
Comins Lake is about 13 miles from the campground offering boating and fishing for trout and bass. Cave Lake State Park is less than 20 miles away, with opportunities for boating and fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park is 26 miles away, with interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce for more information on local events and sites.
Fee Info
Location
Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) is located in Nevada
Directions
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.
Address
825 AVENUE E
Ely, NV 89301
Coordinates
39.2124528 N
114.9675889 W
Detours Nearby
Hot Creek Campground
1 hr 8 min away
Snake Creek Campground - Primitive
2 hrs 42 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 20 min from St. George
- 3 hrs 28 min from Salt Lake City
- 3 hrs 29 min from Las Vegas
- 3 hrs 46 min from Provo
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&T5GGood CoverageLast on 8/14/25
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
