Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit)
Ely, Nevada · 7,346 ft · In Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
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At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,346 ft (2,239 m)7,346 ft2,239 m
Loops3
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- WMPT10 sites10 standard · up to 40 ft
- WMRV8 sites8 standard · up to 24 ft
- WMTL12 sites12 standard · up to 40 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“S&P” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
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About
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.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Ward Mtn. Campground (Murray Summit): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TuePartly Sunny, 7% chance of rain36°29°
- WedSunny47°33°
- ThuSunny53°33°
- FriSunny59°38°
- SatSunny57°39°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapRV park
RV Park · 420 ft · Ely
Ward Mountain Campground
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Ely
RV park
RV Park · 4.6 mi · Ruth
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
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