Angel Lake Campground

Wells, NV

4.7(220 reviews)

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About this campground

Angel Lake Campground is located high on the East Humboldt Mountain Range at an elevation of 8400 feet, 12 miles from Wells, Nevada. Offers 26 primitive campsites.

The campground offers single and double campsites, some of which have lake views. Each site contains a picnic table, campfire ring and grill. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host. A day-use picnic area is adjacent to the campground, along the lakeshore. No trash collection is available. If you pack it in, please pack it out.

The campground sits at the foot of rugged and scenic glacial cirques, that top out around 10,000 feet. Dwarf aspens cover the campground, providing privacy between campsites, but little to no shade. A variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, deer and birds of prey, make its home around the lake, creating good viewing opportunities.

Angel Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Greys Lake Trail, a 4.75-mile roundtrip path to a hidden alpine lake, begins at the campground entrance.

Need to Know

The single site fee includes one vehicle, the double site fee includes two vehicles, any vehicles over these will be charged a extra vehicle fee at the campground.
Livestock is not allowed at the campground
Nearest pay phone and services are 8 miles away
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Please Pack in Pack out your trash. Trash bags are available from the Host.
SCRS & Recreation.gov policy states we will keep your reserved site until check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. If you haven't occupied it at any time during this period, your reservation is null and void and we will give it to first come first serve folks. Your reservation will be a no show and no refund will be given.

What campers say

Angel Lake Campground sits at high elevation with striking mountain and lake views reached by a narrow, switchback road that can be challenging for larger rigs. Sites are generally small, flat, and well developed with a table, fire ring and short walk to the lake — good for kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing. Facilities are primitive (vault/pit toilets) but are frequently described as clean; there is no running water or trash service, so you must pack out waste. Expect limited shade, some bugs and curious squirrels, and occasional shoreline litter; a friendly host helps keep things tidy.

Our summary of 220 traveler reviews.