Ward Mountain Campground

Closed — The campground operates from late May through mid-October, as weather and conditions allow. Water is not available during the 2025 camping season due to a water system outage; campers must bring their own drinking water. Reservations are available mid-May to late September via Recreation.gov.

About

Ward Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Ward Mountain in eastern Nevada's Egan Range, just 10 miles southwest of Ely via Highway 6. At an elevation of 7,400 feet, the campground is nestled among pinyon-juniper woodland and sagebrush, offering a clean, well-maintained facility with 33 campsites total. These include nine back-in RV sites and three pull-through sites, all equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. The campground features vault toilets and additional amenities including a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, a historic amphitheater, and an underground BBQ roasting facility. Three group sites are also available, with Group A accommodating up to 150 people and Groups B and C accommodating up to 100 people each, all featuring large shade canopies and concrete areas. Ward Mountain Recreation Area provides extensive recreation opportunities year-round. Summer activities include mountain biking, road cycling, day hiking, backpacking, and OHV trail and road riding on the 20 miles of surrounding trails. Winter transforms the area into terrain suitable for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A campground host is typically on-site during peak summer season. The campground operates from late May through mid-October, with reservations available through Recreation.gov during the peak season from mid-May to late September.

Directions

From Ely, Nevada, take Highway 6 south towards Tonopah for 10 miles to Murray Summit. Turn left just before the summit at the Forest Service sign for Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground.

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