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Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)

Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
35
sites
May–Sep
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 17 h ago

Is Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ely Ranger District. It doesn't name Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit), so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Ely Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 35 sites for group and tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 7,347 ft
  • Near ElyEly Ranger District · Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

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.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      38° / 9°

      6 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 12°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 19°

      7 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 24°

      7 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      64° / 32°

      7 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      76° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 47°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 25°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 16°

      5 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 7°

      6 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruth, NV, 4.6 mi away at 6,858 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)

35 sites for group and tent and RV camping

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