Angel Lake Campground
Jarbidge Mountain City Ruby Mtns Ranger Districts
National Forests
Location: 12 miles southwest of Wells on NV 231.
Phone: 775/752-3357 »
Season: mid June - October
Fee: $14/ single; $28/ double;$5/extra vehicle
Reservations: call 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov
Description: 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.
Trailhead(hiking/horse riding) access to the northern part of the East Humboldt Wilderness from campground, and another trailhead from just east of the campground heads south, past Winchell Lake and Hole in the Mountain Peak, which features a large natural arch. Wilderness trails are for hiking or horseback riding only.
Wildlife includes bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope. The Himalayan snowcock was introduced about 35 years ago as a game bird, and has become established. Enjoy the scenic drive on the Angel Lake Byway.
Activities:
Fishing
Picnicking
Boating (Non-motorized)
Hiking/Backpacking
Scenic Drive(s)
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Camping
Wildlife Viewing
Services and Facilities:
Entries marked HA indicate handicapped accessible.
RV Sites
Drinking Water
HA Restrooms
Campground (Developed)
Notes: Route is Angel Lake Road State Scenic Byway. Maximum RV length 30 feet.
National Forest: View list of sites »
Nearby Public Lands: View vicinity map »
Address: Ruby Mountain Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, PO Box 246 140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV 89835
Phone: 775/752-3357 »
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Road Info: NV State Road Website »
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