Located in the shadow of 10,800 foot Ward Mountain, the Ward Mountain Recreation Area and Campground are set amidst a Pinyon-Juniper landscape. Wildlife in the form of mammals and birds abound.

Vault toilets, drinking water, volleyball court, baseball field, swing-sets, and amphitheater.

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Map Coordinates (NAD83): 39 12.710N; 114 57.990W.

Weather is highly seasonal with wide variations in temperature.

• Summertime highs may range from the upper 80s and 90s with lows in the 30s and 40s at night.
• Wintertime highs are often in the 30s and 40s and nights are often below zero. Extreme lows may reach 30 below zero. Snow is common from early December through early April, with several feet on the ground through the peak winter months.
• The remainder of the year is relatively dry, and rain and snow showers are infrequent. However, late afternoon summer thunderstorms are common.
• Ely, Nevada weather reports are consistent with weather at the park.
• See Canyon Country Weather for more information.
• Sunrise/Sunset

• See Pets in the Parks and Backcountry.
• See Encountering Wild Animals.

• See Backcountry Considerations.
• See Backcountry Emergencies.