Illipah Reservoir Campground in NV -- Campground & RV Camping in Nevada
Illipah Reservoir Campground in NV
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.15 sites on BLM land, 37 miles west of Ely, NV at 6,840 ft elevation. Most sites have grills and picnic tables. No potable water. First-come, first-served. Rainbow trout stocked twice yearly; brown trout self-sustaining. Electric-motor boats permitted. Nearby ghost town of Hamilton. Contact Ely Field Office: 775-289-1800.
Grounded in blm.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 3 of 5 -- a rough drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, dirt, pitching to 4%.
The Illipah Reservoir shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Moorman Ridge stands 2,002 ft above the site, 3.6 miles southeast. The nearest town, Ely, is 28 mi off.
September normals 37–75°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.