Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)

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35Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 35

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
S&P	RV Nonelectric S&P	management	24 ft	—	yes
S&P	Standard Nonelectric S&P	management	40 ft	—	yes
WMGR	A	group standard area nonelectric	—	—	yes
WMGR	B	group standard area nonelectric	—	—	yes
WMGR	C	group standard area nonelectric	—	—	yes
WMPT	001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	002	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	003	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	004	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	005	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	006	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	007	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	009	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMPT	010	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMRV	023	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	024	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	025	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	026	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	027	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	028	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	029	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMRV	030	rv nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMTL	011	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	012	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	013	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	014	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	015	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	016	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	017	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	018	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
WMTL	019	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMTL	020	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMTL	021	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes
WMTL	022	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in NV-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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