Discover 10 parks for camping within driving distance of Ely
"Ely is the closest gateway community and the main base for lodging, outfitters, and dining. Visitors from Ely often come for day trips, paddling, and camping."
A North Woods park known for clear lakes, pine forests, and excellent paddling and fishing.
"Ely is the closest city, offering lodging, dining, and historic attractions like the Nevada Northern Railway. Visitors from Ely enjoy quick access to Cave Lake’s outdoor recreation."
A serene mountain park featuring a 32-acre lake, hiking, fishing, and year-round outdoor activities.
"Ely is a popular gateway for visitors heading to the park for lake country recreation and a North Woods getaway. Many travelers combine a stay in Ely with mine tours and boating on Lake Vermilion."
A unique park pairing Lake Vermilion recreation with historic underground mine tours.
"Ely is a regional hub with museums, historic sites, and access to the scenic Great Basin region, making it a popular stop for travelers."
A serene park with a reservoir, rolling hills, and abundant outdoor recreation.
"Ely is a regional hub with a rich railroad heritage and access to Great Basin National Park, making it a good option for visitors seeking more amenities and attractions."
A picturesque park with a reservoir, dramatic cliffs, and abundant wildlife.
"Ely is known for wilderness travel and attracts outdoor enthusiasts who appreciate remote landscapes. Those visitors often value the park’s solitude, forested terrain, and backcountry feel."
A remote North Shore park with rugged hiking, old-growth forest, and the Manitou River.
"Ely travelers often seek out the North Shore for a different kind of wilderness experience. Tettegouche offers steep terrain, waterfalls, and shoreline vistas that complement inland canoe-country trips."
A dramatic North Shore park known for waterfalls, cliffs, inland lakes, and Lake Superior views.
"Ely visitors often enjoy combining wilderness travel with a scenic drive to the North Shore. The park offers a different landscape experience, centered on river gorges and Lake Superior's eastern forests."
A North Shore park known for Devil's Kettle, scenic river gorges, and rugged forested hiking.
"Though farther away, Ely is a regional hub with hotels, restaurants, and attractions, making it a good starting point for a multi-park adventure."
A remote park featuring canyons, streams, and primitive camping in eastern Nevada.
"Ely travelers often pair a North Shore drive with a visit to Cascade River State Park. The park appeals to those looking for dramatic scenery and a different landscape from the Boundary Waters region."
A rugged North Shore park known for waterfalls, gorge views, and forested hiking near Lake Superior.
