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Cave Lake State Park

Its sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, and camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV). Cave Lake State Park is a State Park campground near Ely, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Ely, Nevada

Overlook above Cave Lake, the reservoir this state park's two campgrounds sit aroundCave Lake and the forested slopes of the Schell Creek Range, the reservoir the park's campgrounds sit aroundSteptoe Creek flowing through a meadow below Cave Lake, inside the state parkSteptoe Creek Road winding through the limestone canyon on the way into Cave Lake State ParkThe dock on Cave Lake, Cave Lake State Park
Overlook above Cave Lake, the reservoir this state park's two campgrounds sit aroundCave Lake and the forested slopes of the Schell Creek Range, the reservoir the park's campgrounds sit aroundSteptoe Creek flowing through a meadow below Cave Lake, inside the state parkSteptoe Creek Road winding through the limestone canyon on the way into Cave Lake State ParkThe dock on Cave Lake, Cave Lake State ParkA rock wall with a rock window in Cave Lake State Park1 / 6

Overlook above Cave Lake, the reservoir this state park's two campgrounds sit around. Photo: N Walters, Public domain

Managed by
State Park

Cave Lake State Park sits inside Cave Lake State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Group sites
2
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
7 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27; parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Cave Lake State Park?
Sites at Cave Lake State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Cave Lake State Park?
Camping at Cave Lake State Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Cave Lake State Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Cave Lake State Park have?
Cave Lake State Park has 2 group sites.
Is there drinking water at Cave Lake State Park?
Yes, Cave Lake State Park has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Cave Lake State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Cave Lake State Park.
How long can you stay at Cave Lake State Park?
The stay limit at Cave Lake State Park is 7 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Cave Lake State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Cave Lake State Park?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Cave Lake State Park itself. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Cave Lake State Park?
Cave Lake State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Cave Lake State Park

fishypedia.com · 1.2 miles

Cave Lake State Park sits on Cave Creek, 1.2 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Cave Creek fishing on fishypedia.com.

Lakes · within 15 miles

Other lakes within 15 miles: Cave Lake fishing (1.3 miles) , Comins Lake fishing (5.3 miles) , and Cleve Creek fishing (14 miles) , each with its stocking record on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Cave Lake State Park, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, under 0.1 mile). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come Cleve Creek Campground Ely · BLM Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Berry Creek Campground Ely · National Forest Season Late May to Mid-October Fee Free Reservable Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park Ely · State Park Season Year-round Fee $15/night ($20 non-NV) Reservable Ward Mountain Campground Ely · National Forest Season End of May to mid-October Fee Single Site: $12 per night ($6 with a senior or access pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Ely and campgrounds in White Pine.

Sources

  • parks.nv.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (cancellationPolicy, reservationWindow), accessed 2026-09-27
  • leg.state.nv.us (quietHours, generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (sites.group, stayLimit, water, dumpStation, petsAllowed, fee, season (Elk Flat vs Lake View)), accessed 2026-09-26
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV)
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