Cave Lake State Park Lake View Campground

Open

Lake View Campground is open year-round, currently operating in the lower loop only. Flush toilets and showers are available, though facilities may close during extremely cold winter conditions. Elk Flat Campground remains closed until May 1.

Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:43PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

12:43 PM — October 10th, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and debris flows is possible. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeast, and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine. In northeast Nevada, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range in Elko, South Central Elko and Southeastern Elko. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye and Northwestern Nye. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In addition, flash flooding is possible over recently burned areas like the former Ward Fire, Kearny Fire, Oxley Fire, Secret Pass Fire, Star Valley Fire, Jones Fire, and Egberts Fire. Other burn scar locations in the watch area could also be affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture from decaying Hurricane Rachel is expected to move northward, crossing into portions of east-central and eastern Nevada late Saturday night through roughly Monday. This significant moisture will interact with upper level low pressure to bring widespread showers with isolated thunderstorms to the watch area. Moderate to locally heavy rain will cause excessive runoff and may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near former fire burned areas, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:21AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

11:21 AM — October 10th, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...White Pine, Southeastern Elko, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds Saturday afternoon could cause blowing dust to reduce visibility to one mile or less in spots.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Lake View Campground sits adjacent to Cave Lake, a 32-acre stocked trout reservoir at approximately 7,300 feet elevation in the Schell Creek Range near Ely. The campground operates year-round, though only the lower loop is currently open. Each site is level with a fire pit, grill, picnic table, and parking space. Access roads within the campground are unpaved but maintained. The campground features flush toilets and hot showers, a notable upgrade from typical primitive camping. A sanitary dump station is located near the campground entrance, though it may close seasonally in winter. No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available at individual sites. In extremely cold conditions, facilities may be temporarily closed, so winter campers should contact the park before arriving. Cave Lake provides excellent year-round fishing for rainbow and brown trout, with ice fishing popular during winter months. Boating is permitted with a combined camping and boat launch fee available. Hiking trails include the Overlook Trail offering panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The park enforces a seven-day camping limit within any 30-day period.

Directions

From Ely, Nevada, travel south on US-93 for approximately 7 miles. Turn right onto Success Summit Road (also signed for Cave Lake State Park). Continue approximately 7 miles to the park entrance. Lake View Campground is located past the fee station near the lake.

Amenities

Water —
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $10

Vehicle

Max RV Length 45ft
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly —
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email stparks@parks.nv.gov
Phone +1 (775) 684-2770

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

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