Ward Mountain Campground
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Write a Review Ward Mountain Rd. Ruth, NV 89319 775-289-3031 775-331-6444 Reservations: 888-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 39.2135, -114.969
Overview of Ward Mountain Campground
Sites 1, 2, 7, 9, 12, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 26 require no reservation and are first come first served.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $12
Reported by Teri on 9/19/2023
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by John LV on 5/20/2023
Number of Sites 29
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 7,316 ft / 2,229 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Ward Mountain Campground 39 people have reviewed this location.
“Very Nice And Clean. Also Very Quiet.”
Reviewed 10/16/2023
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 7 |
Showed up on a Sunday. Plenty of open spots. That’s a camp host, Todd. Very informative. Very helpful!
camper-876833 would stay here again
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“…quiet”
Reviewed 9/19/2023
Nightly rate: | $12 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 21 |
RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
So quiet and peaceful! Lovely campground with well maintained sites. Spotless vault toilets. We did not make reservations (September) so took a FF site #21. Our only complaint would be the site was not level and we could not get our van level with blocks. We would definitely come back here again.
Teri would stay here again
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“Small, Quiet, Beautiful ”
Reviewed 9/2/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 1 |
After driving miles through Nevada, the Ward Mountain Campground was a beautiful, quiet and welcome respite. I pulled into site 1, which is a double size pull through for a single site cost. Check the board at the entrance to verify open sites (non-reserved). Almost as soon as I pulled in, the helpful Ranger stopped by to greet me and... more
After driving miles through Nevada, the Ward Mountain Campground was a beautiful, quiet and welcome respite. I pulled into site 1, which is a double size pull through for a single site cost. Check the board at the entrance to verify open sites (non-reserved). Almost as soon as I pulled in, the helpful Ranger stopped by to greet me and hand me a payment envelope. The night was quiet and peaceful and as I left in the morning, I regretted the fact that I had to leave to make my next reservation. Next time, I will plan on staying a couple of nights!
La Tortuga would stay here again
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“Host Was Friendly Upon Arrival Then The Next Morning Was Not”
Reviewed 8/11/2023
Nightly rate: | $12 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 1 |
We had been roadtripping for 2 weeks and my travel trailer had some suspension issues decided to stay here and fix, nice campground but it does not say you cant use a generator and my kid has a oxygen machine so i ran a generator because the rules dont state you cant, the host the next morning was giving us a hard time but necer came a... more
We had been roadtripping for 2 weeks and my travel trailer had some suspension issues decided to stay here and fix, nice campground but it does not say you cant use a generator and my kid has a oxygen machine so i ran a generator because the rules dont state you cant, the host the next morning was giving us a hard time but necer came and asked to turn it off, maybe they should update there website with no generators, but other campers had theres on to.
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“Excellent host And The Campground Is Immaculate. ”
Reviewed 6/6/2023
Days stayed: | 3 |
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Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 25' (Truck Camper) |
I would have given this 5 stars without a doubt if it hasn’t been for the class A running its generator continuously disrupting the beauty of the area and campground! I am an avid anti-generator person so it’s on me for staying. The campground and surrounding are us beautiful. Super clean and should be calm and serene! Except for, well... more
I would have given this 5 stars without a doubt if it hasn’t been for the class A running its generator continuously disrupting the beauty of the area and campground! I am an avid anti-generator person so it’s on me for staying. The campground and surrounding are us beautiful. Super clean and should be calm and serene! Except for, well! You know! Oh well. 4 stars isn’t bad. I’m sure without the obnoxious neighbor it would have been perfect. ✌️
Calla’Venture would stay here again
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“Would stay here again”
Reviewed 5/20/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | Overflow |
RV Length: | 42' (Fifth Wheel) |
Stayed at Ward Mountain Campground in early May. Since it was pre-season there was no host on site and the majority of the campground was vacant. We walked the entire campground and all sites are in very good condition, however the vast majority of them will not fit a big rig. Sites 10, 11 should work OK and maybe 13, 14 or 18. We only... more
Stayed at Ward Mountain Campground in early May. Since it was pre-season there was no host on site and the majority of the campground was vacant. We walked the entire campground and all sites are in very good condition, however the vast majority of them will not fit a big rig. Sites 10, 11 should work OK and maybe 13, 14 or 18. We only needed to stay overnight so we chose to park in the overflow parking area which is a large gravel lot. This is a very large area with a good access road so any size rig would be OK there. There is minimal road noise even during the day.
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“What a Gem!”
Reviewed 9/22/2022
Nightly rate: | $12 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 26 |
RV Length: | 15' (Travel Trailer) |
What a beautiful campground! I arrived on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September and there were very few occupied sites. I chose site 26 in the B-loop and there was only 1 other camper within site down the loop road from me. Even if the other sites had been occupied, there was a nice buffer of distance on either side and behind me was jus... more
What a beautiful campground! I arrived on a Sunday afternoon in mid-September and there were very few occupied sites. I chose site 26 in the B-loop and there was only 1 other camper within site down the loop road from me. Even if the other sites had been occupied, there was a nice buffer of distance on either side and behind me was just miles of low pine and juniper forest with mountain views. Due to being so late in the season, there was no longer any host, and it appeared that the forest service possibly doesn't get in there daily to remove out-of-date reservation signs from the site posts, since there were many from earlier in the weekend still posted. Campsite structures were obviously relatively new, with long wooden picnic tables, large fire rings, and barbecue grills. The pit toilets were relatively clean and maintained. Walking around to explore, I found lots of amenities in the campground and the group areas as well, like swings and a horse corral. There is an extensive trail system for hiking/riding/mountain biking (but seems geared towards mountain bikes) right from the campground. I will definitely be back for more time here. The only sounds heard was wind in the trees and crickets. Great for star gazing too with a sky unblemished by city lights. The road in from the highway is gravel, but access is very easy. Cell service was solid (T-Mobile).
NimbleThimble would stay here again
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“Nice campground and area!”
Reviewed 8/17/2022
Nightly rate: | $6 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 16 |
RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
Price reflects 1/2 off Sr. Pass. We stayed here on our way to (and again from) Great Basin. Easy access for big rigs. Sites very level. Some shade, very clean with nice tables and bbq table. Water was not working as they are upgrading it so fill before you come. Ely was cute. We’d have liked to spend more time there and visiting the tr... more
Price reflects 1/2 off Sr. Pass. We stayed here on our way to (and again from) Great Basin. Easy access for big rigs. Sites very level. Some shade, very clean with nice tables and bbq table. Water was not working as they are upgrading it so fill before you come. Ely was cute. We’d have liked to spend more time there and visiting the train museum. We loved the nearby Charcoal Ovens. Plenty of stores snd gas nearby. Some easy hiking trails in park. Great Verizon. We were here end of June, not too hot.
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“This was a beautiful Campsite! 10/10 Recommend. ”
Reviewed 7/28/2022
Nightly rate: | $15 |
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This campground was extremely well taken care of. Each site had an almost new looking grill, picnic table, and fire pit. The campsites were spaced nicely. It was only about 1/2 full on a Wednesday. The cost was $12 per night! Very reasonable oh and I had between 2-3 bars with Verizon!
camper-630404 would stay here again
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“Beautiful NFS Campground!”
Reviewed 6/12/2022
Nightly rate: | $8 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 3 |
RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
What a gem! We stayed here mid-May 2022 and had an amazing overnight. Site 3 was super level with picnic table, 2 BBQ pedestals, fire ring and gravel parking pad. You could tell these sites were recently renovated. Dry camping, but we prepared for that - the loop was only 1/3 full and didn’t even hear generators. Super quiet overnight,... more
What a gem! We stayed here mid-May 2022 and had an amazing overnight. Site 3 was super level with picnic table, 2 BBQ pedestals, fire ring and gravel parking pad. You could tell these sites were recently renovated. Dry camping, but we prepared for that - the loop was only 1/3 full and didn’t even hear generators. Super quiet overnight, although there is some road noise off Hwy 6.
MiKEy would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- OHV
- recreation trail
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- water available
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