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.
“Beautiful ”
Reviewed 4/21/2020
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 1 |
RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
.5 mile off highway, good road
Plenty of room this time of year
If you are looking for a place to camp during Covid19
Huge parking lot for big rigs if you dont need picnic tables
Look for parking sign and camp there
Lots of bike and ski trails
Well kept campground
Lisa would stay here again
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“Very nice and clean”
Reviewed 11/18/2019
Nightly rate: | $4 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | Loop A site 5 |
RV Length: | 31' (Fifth Wheel) |
Not sure why it says on here there is a 28 foot limit. There were several sites that would hold large size vehicles. Price with Golden pass. We camped here Nov 17, 2019. Only 3 people camped. One tent in loop C. Two of us in Loop A. Loved camping among the pinion trees. Little road noise. No water. Pit toilets very clean. Lots... more
Not sure why it says on here there is a 28 foot limit. There were several sites that would hold large size vehicles. Price with Golden pass.
We camped here Nov 17, 2019. Only 3 people camped. One tent in loop C. Two of us in Loop A.
Loved camping among the pinion trees. Little road noise. No water. Pit toilets very clean. Lots of trails. Would definitely come back!
Linda and John would stay here again
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“Nice with water issue”
Reviewed 7/17/2019
Nightly rate: | $8 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 1 |
We’ve stayed here multiple times and really like it. Clean, quiet and spacious. Verizon 4G. Cooler in summer and decidedly chilly in early winter. Seem to have more water issues though I noticed two new large walk up water tanks as potable. The spigots along the toad are labeled not drinkable. Seems to me they just raised the pric... more
We’ve stayed here multiple times and really like it. Clean, quiet and spacious. Verizon 4G. Cooler in summer and decidedly chilly in early winter. Seem to have more water issues though I noticed two new large walk up water tanks as potable. The spigots along the toad are labeled not drinkable. Seems to me they just raised the price to $8 per night from $5 last late October.
Thewookie would stay here again
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“Nice clean campground.”
Reviewed 5/30/2019
Nightly rate: | $4 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 27 |
RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
Each camp site has lots of room. My dog does not wander into the next site while on his long lead. It is quiet here. We bring our own water, which is good since the campground currently has two potable water storage containers because they are digging new wells.
Tina would stay here again
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“Excellent ”
Reviewed 5/21/2019
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 10 |
Ford F-350 pulling a 30’ trailer with 3 slides and site #10 in the RV area was easy to access. We were one of 3 campers during our stay May 2019 and no water was available.
Shaunna68 would stay here again
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“Clean, Roomy, Nice...”
Reviewed 5/1/2019
Nightly rate: | $3 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 25+ |
RV Length: | 39' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
Not free but a decent site, Few spots on lower loop I can fit my 39' fiftwheel into, upper loop I would not even try to get a large camper/rv in there. Clean bathrooms, plenty of parking and space, clean camp sites with fire pits and picnic table and about a 10-15 minute drive to town to get fuel, groceries, etc if you need or forgot. ... more
Not free but a decent site, Few spots on lower loop I can fit my 39' fiftwheel into, upper loop I would not even try to get a large camper/rv in there. Clean bathrooms, plenty of parking and space, clean camp sites with fire pits and picnic table and about a 10-15 minute drive to town to get fuel, groceries, etc if you need or forgot.
I would stay here again and plan on staying here again with my family, summer time can be a little warm and windy but still a great experience.
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“Wish the water situation was better”
Reviewed 7/6/2018
Nightly rate: | $4 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 28 |
RV Length: | 29' (Class C) |
Ok, certain sites are reservation only, others are first come basis. Only 2 water sources in entire campground, bottle, jug, bucket filling only. All water hydrants are shut off until further notice due to Rush Copper Pit draining the aquafir, they have to dig a new well and that won’t even start for more than 2 months from now! Only 2... more
Ok, certain sites are reservation only, others are first come basis. Only 2 water sources in entire campground, bottle, jug, bucket filling only. All water hydrants are shut off until further notice due to Rush Copper Pit draining the aquafir, they have to dig a new well and that won’t even start for more than 2 months from now! Only 2 trash containers in entire campground. Camp sites are awesome: some privacy, gravel, level, shady, easy access, clean, good road off highway 6. Town of Ely is only 6 miles away. Senior National Park Pass accepted. I gave it a 3 because of the water situation. No maps of trails available here.
Gypsy Woman would stay here again
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Reviewed 4/9/2018
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 26 |
April 8, 2018. Super clean campground. Here in early spring and water was not yet turned on and was free. Access to 20 miles of trails (hiking and biking). A little road noise but not bad. Campground mostly vacant - one other camper here the night we stayed. Great separation in the sites.
Michael would stay here again
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“Not free, but was when I was there”
Reviewed 9/11/2017
Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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Days stayed: | 10 |
Site Number: | ?? |
RV Length: | 24' |
Arrived early Spring. No envelopes to fill out for pymts so assumed free. Very nice camping area with several loops. Graveled and nicely spaced. Group site and RV, big boys site and smaller one. I stayed at both. Got snowed on, no big deal. Apparently hiking and Maybe ORV trails, check local guides. Town of Ely near by, laundro... more
Arrived early Spring. No envelopes to fill out for pymts so assumed free.
Very nice camping area with several loops. Graveled and nicely spaced. Group site and RV, big boys site and smaller one. I stayed at both. Got snowed on, no big deal. Apparently hiking and Maybe ORV trails, check local guides.
Town of Ely near by, laundromat towards East end of town, very nice but a little $$$.
Like staying here, cost was good and Illipah Res was a little too windy.
Dry, no hookups no dump n fills.
I used the KOA for water as the dump n fill on the highway was closed, due to winter/early Spring at the Gas station facility. Use the Dump app to find it, forgot the name, like Maverick station.
fpoole 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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