CampgroundHidden gem

Angel Lake Campground

Wells, Nevada

One of the highest campgrounds in Nevada, at 8,400 ft in the East Humboldt Range above Wells.

Price
About US$18-36 per night
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
2 hours
Sites
25
Angel Lake Campground
User:G. Thomas · Public domain

Angel Lake is a glacial lake above Wells with a campground reached by a winding scenic byway. It is cold, quiet and usually open only in summer. Nights can freeze, so bring warm gear.

Good to know

  • Check the road opening date
  • Nights drop below freezing
  • Wells has fuel and food
Best time
July to September
Open
Roughly July to September
Getting there
Paved scenic byway, steep curves
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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