About Ward Mountain Campground
There are 33 campsites, including nine back-in and three pull-thru RV sites. These sites also have picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. At this campground, recreation activities include mountain/road biking, backpack/day hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
- Fees: **Per Day: **$8 Single/ $35-$50 Group
- Managed by: USFS - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
- Where: 7 mi southwest of Ely, NV · 39.20921, -114.97121
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Loop K | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Ward Mtn Short Cut | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Ward Loop F | Horse | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Connector Trail | Horse | 0.2 mi | |
| Ward Loop I | Horse | 0.2 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Ward Cg A Loop | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 7.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 6 mi SW of Ely 0.3 mi
- Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) 0.3 mi
- Campsite · in Ruth 4.8 mi
- Ely Ranger District Office 6.2 mi
- Egan Crest Trailhead 10 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi SE of Ely 12.3 mi