Ward Mountain Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Dump Station · 42.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.2092, -114.9712
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
There are 33 campsites, including nine back-in and three pull-thru RV sites. These sites also have picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. At this campground, recreation activities include mountain/road biking, backpack/day hiking, off-highway vehicle riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Ward Mountain Campground free?
No. Ward Mountain Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Ward Mountain Campground?
From Ely, Nevada, take Highway 6 south towards Tonopah, 10 miles to Murray summit. Turn left just before the summit at the Forest Service sign for Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground.
What are the rules at Ward Mountain Campground?
Dogs must be on a leash in campground.Stock not allowed in campground.
Nearby
- WARD MTN. CAMPGROUND (MURRAY SUMMIT)0.3 mi
- WARD MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA0.9 mi
- EGAN CREST BIKE TRAILS RECREATION AREA7.1 mi
- ELY ELK VIEWING AREA - RECREATION SITE13.5 mi
- TIMBER CREEK CAMPGROUND22.6 mi
- Timber Creek Campground22.8 mi
- Cleve Creek Campground23.2 mi
- CLEVE CREEK RECREATION AREA23.3 mi
- Dump Station42.9 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
