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Angel Lake Campground

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 are popular activities in the area. The Smith Lake Trailhead accesses the northern part of the East Humboldts Wilderness from the campground and another trailhead from just southeast of the campground heads south to Winchell Lake. 

Reservations

Reservations are required for most campsites, while a small number are available first come-first served. For more information on reservations and fees, please visit Recreation.gov

General Information

  • The campground offers single and double campsites, some of which have lake views. Each site contains a picnic table, campfire ring and grill.
  • A day-use picnic area is adjacent to the campground, along the lakeshore. 

June - October, as weather and conditions allow.

Open 24 hours/day

  • Dogs must be on a leash at campground.                        
  • No stock allowed in campground.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $18/night.
Double Site: $36/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

Angle view of the front of the Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger District's Wells Office that is cream with dark brown trim and roof and a long sloping sidewalk and brown railings.

Address: 140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV 89835
Phone: 775-752-3357
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PST (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.0256

Longitude: -115.0854

Elevation

8,350 feet

Directions

12 miles southwest of Wells on NV 231.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Last updated April 2nd, 2025