Openings · last 7 days
25
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234207
When Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) reopens
Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
29
Openings · last 90 days
29
Only 29 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 1,947 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026): 96 open for online reservation · 85 reserved · 1,766 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 23 can be reserved online and 10 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
95.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 96 of 1,947 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 15, 2026Not open online95.1%
Open site-dates96 / 1,947
Reserved (of online inventory)85 / 181
Weekday openings49
Weekend openings29
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 49 fall on weekdays and 29 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 78 open site-nights on mapped sites; 96 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026October shows no online availability. 0 of 1,023 tracked site-dates are open there — 1,023 on sites not offered online.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 013 | 6 |
| 017 | 6 |
| 022 | 6 |
| 027 | 6 |
| 028 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| A | 6 |
| B | 6 |
| C | 6 |
The 3 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 25
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
October0 of 1,023 · not offered online
The next bookable night is Sep 25; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
78 open site-nights across 18 sites at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
30 overnight sites and 3 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 16 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 25 at site 013.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 18 sites take 25 ft, 18 sites take 35 ft, 18 sites take 40 ft.
All 18 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 013 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 017 | 40 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 022 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 027 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 028 | 24 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 010 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 011 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 030 | 24 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 005 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 008 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 025 | 24 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 003 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 004 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 029 | 24 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 024 | 24 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 023 | 24 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 26 |
Day-use inventory
18 available reservation dates across 3 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 3 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| B | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| C | 6 | 6 dates | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)
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.
Facilities
This 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.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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 opportunities for 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. The Northern Nevada Railway in Ely has a museum and offers train rides. Stop by the Chamber of Commerce for more information on local events and sites.
33 monitored sites10 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups30 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Ely, travel south on Highway 6 for 10 miles. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area. From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 miles, to the junction with State Route 318. Follow State Route 318 north for 124 miles, to Murray Summit. Turn right at the sign for the recreation area.
825 Avenue E, Ely, NV 89301775-289-3031
BikingCampingDay Use AreaHikingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)?
Reservations for Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) are made through Recreation.gov. 95.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 96 of 1,947 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 29 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)?
Campsite Sniper detected 25 site-date openings at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) in the last 7 days, 29 over 30 days and 29 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 25 at site 013. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit) fit a 35-foot RV?
18 of the 30 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)?
September 2026, with 96 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 429.
When is the next open date at Ward Mtn. Campground (murray Summit)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 25 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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