About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
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. 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. 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…
- Managed by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, FS
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Ely, NV · 39.21245, -114.96759
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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.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Mt Campground | ATV road | at camp | 0.7 mi |
| Ward Cg B Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.1 mi |
| Ward Loop I | Horse | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Ward Loop K | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Connector Trail | Horse | 0.1 mi | |
| Ward Loop F | Horse | 0.1 mi | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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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: 6.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 6 mi SW of Ely 0.1 mi
- Ward Mountain Campground 0.3 mi
- Campsite · in Ruth 4.6 mi
- Ely Ranger District Office 5.9 mi
- Egan Crest Trailhead 9.9 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi SE of Ely 12.2 mi