Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)

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, at an elevation of 7,400 feet. Ward Mountain and the surrounding area offer miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, many with scenic views of the surrounding high desert terrain. The campground offers single-family campsites and three large group sites that can accommodate up to 100 or more people. Multiple access points for trails are found throughout the campground, with the main trailhead located at the eastern most side. All campsites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. A campground host is on-site during the peak summer season. Ward Mountain is the highest point in the Egan Range, topping out near 10,800 feet. The campground is well below the summit, but sits high above the desert floor below. A forest of pinyon pine and juniper trees covers the area, offering partial shade and privacy between campsites. Comins Lake is about 13 miles from the campground, offering boating and fishing for trout and bass. Cave Lake State Park is less than 20 miles away, with boating and fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park is 26 miles away, with interesting historic stone ovens and an interpretive trail, and the Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides.