Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) is a national forest campground in Nevada. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Nevada
- Coordinates
- 39.21245, -114.96759
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 775-289-3031
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Overview 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. 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
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Lehman RV Dump Station · 43 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 6.8 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 1102 designated routes (303 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Mountain Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Ward Mountain | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Love's Travel Stop #691 | Overnight parking | 5.7 mi | — | — |
| Willow Creek Campground | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Elk Flat Campground | Private campground | 14 mi | — | — |
| Lake View Campground | Private campground | 15 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.