“Sitting at 8,400 ft elevation”
Elevation 8,500 feet. 26 camping sites, including 1 double site, and 11 day use picnic sites in subalpine dwarf aspen forest area. The campground is next to Angel Lake, and flanked by glacial cirques. Non motorized boating (canoeing) in Angel Lake, and fishing for rainbow, brook, and tiger trout. The Smith Lake Trailhead accesses the northern part of the East Humboldt Wilderness from campground, and another trailhead from just southeast of the campground heads south, to Winchell Lake. Wilderness trails are for hiking or horseback riding only. Wildlife includes bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. Route is Angel Lake Road State Scenic Byway. The campground offers single and double campsites, some of which have lake views. Each site contains a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are also provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host. A day-use picnic area is adjacent to the campground, along the lakeshore.
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Confirmed by 7 users | Last reported on August 14, 2023AT&T 4G
Confirmed by 2 users | Last reported on September 22, 2022Such a surprise!! The waterfall and overall grounds are just stunning. We were so sad we made this just a stopover and wished we could’ve stayed longer. A must see! We stayed in spot #7 with our RV and it was definitely the best spot to park. Overlooked everything, direct access to the trails (and close to a bathroom).
One of the scariest drives for one of the most beautiful campsites we've ever stayed in. Only a few sites here and most are small and/or reserved. We found one of the last long sites available (we just fit with out unhitching our 27' airstream from our 23' truck) and it was a future reservation, so we could only stay one night. Book ahead, stay a couple nights, and take your time up and down the mountain!
Incredibly beautiful and a true oasis. After driving east for 8 hours, many of them across hot, flat, brown and yellow Nevada, to get to spend the night in this cool green quiet bowl was truly magic. Campsites are really well spaced so very minimal noise from campsite neighbors. Communal taps aren’t available right now because of Covid, so definitely bring your own water.
This is a beautiful campground, but the drive to the top of the mountain is very steep. There aren't a lot of spots that fit a 27' trailer (it seemed like most were tent sites), we barely fit in ours, but it was high up with a beautiful view of the lake, mountains and the valley.
Nightly Rate: $21.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 5
Crazy drive up the mountain! You would think they could invest in some guardrails or something. Yikes. Totally worth the drive though! The lake is beautiful and peaceful - great for swimming. We also hiked up to the waterfall (Jess scrambled to the top) as well as up on the ridge above the campground. Sites were fairly small, and no tree cover, but it was clean and pretty.
We loved it here!
No Verizon signal though so we couldn't stay long.
Nightly Rate: $21.00
Days Stayed: 2
Site Number: 10
Great little campground after a crazy steep drive up the mountain. A beautiful setting in an alpine area, right near a lake with a small waterfall. Sites are small-ish and a little close together. This is above the tree line, so there is no shade or cover, but quite a bit of low growth between the sites, so they did not feel exposed. And some amazing views of the mountains and surrounding valleys. I did not have any trouble with my 16' trailer, however, anything longer that 24-25' would find limited space. And the drive up the mountain, although not long, is extremely steep and narrow. I only stayed one night while I was traveling across Nevada on I-80. I would definitely stay here again and would like to spend more time exploring the area and trails.
Nightly Rate: $21.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
This our second time visiting Angel lake. It's truly a beautiful setting. Yes, the drive is up a steep road to the top. We unhooked the toad and made it up at a slow pace. The campground is tight but there is privacy from low growing Aspen's. Almost all the site are at least 6 to 10" off level so bring a lot of blocks. Definitely worth the stop!
Nightly Rate: $16.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 23
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
Having driven this stretch of Nevada a number of times, we’ve always zipped right on through to destinations elsewhere. Who knew this little gem of a site, and the Ruby Mountains in general, we’re so beautiful? We found this place (through Campendium) and lucked out to find a spot still available on the 4th of July. An awkward little spot (#20 I believe?) too small for rigs, was perfect for our roof top tent set up and was the closest spot to the lake. High alpine setting, around 9000 ft, snow on the opposing mountain side and a cascading waterfall down through a horseshoe shaped valley. Awesome lake for kayaking, fishing (which we didn’t) and cliff jumping (which we did). Def recommend.
Nightly Rate: $16.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: -
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AT&T 4G
Stop on our way to Jackson Hole from CA. It's pretty much exactly half way.
Small campground, lots of kids and families, the lake was pretty low but still beautiful.
Showed up on a Saturday afternoon and got the last spot.
Nightly Rate: -
Days Stayed: 1
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Verizon 4G
Such a great find. We arrived in dark at 8:45p on a Tuesday night end of July and half sites weren’t available. It did rain and lightening before we arrived so could have affected occupancy. It is at 8000 feet up a windy road. When I called the ranger station to inquire about availability (they don’t know) they suggested folks with trailers and longer rigs stay at Angel Creek Campground, which is 4 miles earlier on the road before the winding and steep edges (also cows in road) starts. I think it’s doable for most rigs but recommend arriving in light if you’re longer. The campsite only has a few bigger spots. We stayed at site 13, which barely fit our 21 ft camper van. Site 15 was twice as long so choose it if you’re booking ahead. Whole place is paved. Lake gorgeous, clear and cool. Day use Lot also available for $7 for fishing. 1 bar Verizon though were able to make a phone call. Clean and non-smelly pit toilets with a few water spigots.
Nightly Rate: $18.00
Days Stayed: 1
Site Number: 13
Cell Coverage Rating
Verizon 4G
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