Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, hiking
Location: ELY, NV, NV
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (117 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host
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Ward Mountain Campground offers spacious, well-separated sites at 7,400 feet elevation with an extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Real campers praise the spread-out layout and suitability for large trailers, with a strong 4.6/5 rating from 209 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Great Basin Rattlesnake and Great Basin Skink present in area. Also pronghorn, Cassin's Finch, and domestic waterfowl observed.
Insider tips for Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit): Book early—this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Sites are spread out with minimal crowding even during peak times per camper reports Separate trail systems for bikes/hiking versus ATV/motorcycle use
Skip Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) if: You need RV hookups—most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit): May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Timber Creek Campground (ELY, NV), Bird Creek Campground (ELY, NV), East Creek Campground (Ely, NV), Wheeler Peak Campground (Baker, NV).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Cell signal at Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit) (ELY, NV): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly
Sites are spread out with minimal crowding even during peak times per camper reports
Separate trail systems for bikes/hiking versus ATV/motorcycle use
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Ely, travel south on Highway 6 for 10 miles. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area. From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 miles, to the junction with State Route 318. Follow State Route 318 north for 124 miles, to Murray Summit. Turn right at the sign for the recreation area.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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