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Angel Lake Campground

Its 25 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Single Site: $18 per night ($9 with a senior or access pass), Double Site: $36 per night, and it is open from May to September. Angel Lake Campground is a National Forest campground near Wells, Nevada.

Closed Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Wells, Nevada

Angel Lake CampgroundAngel Lake and its cirque, viewed from the dam next to Angel Lake Campground, in October 2012Angel Lake below the cliffs of the East Humboldt Range, a short walk from the campgroundAngel Lake and Chimney Rock seen from the slope above the campgroundThe creek flowing out of Angel Lake, just below the lake near the campground
Angel Lake CampgroundAngel Lake and its cirque, viewed from the dam next to Angel Lake Campground, in October 2012Angel Lake below the cliffs of the East Humboldt Range, a short walk from the campgroundAngel Lake and Chimney Rock seen from the slope above the campgroundThe creek flowing out of Angel Lake, just below the lake near the campgroundAutumn aspens along Angel Lake Road (Nevada State Route 231), the paved road up to the campground1 / 6

Photo: G. Thomas, Public domain

Managed by
National Forest
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
Access road
Paved
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Some shade

Angel Lake Campground sits inside Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of East Humboldts Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Angel Lake: The campground sits directly on Angel Lake, a glacial cirque lake in the East Humboldt Range stocked annually with rainbow, brook, and tiger trout; non-motorized boating is popular, though the lake and campground are closed to the public during 2026 dam construction. (ndow.org)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $18 per night ($9 with a senior or access pass), Double Site: $36 per night
Booking window
Most sites reservable mid-May to early-September; a small number first-come first-served
Cancellations
$10 service fee withheld from any refund; cancelling the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night's fee; no-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night's fee

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-27

Sites and hookups

Total sites
25
Tent sites
24
RV sites
1
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
None
Max RV length
35 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; campflare.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Campsites

25 sites; the longest takes a 35 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
001 ANGE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 001
002 ANGE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 002
003 ANGE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 003
004 ANGE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 004
005 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 005
006 ANGE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 006
007 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 007
008 ANGE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 008
009 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 009
010 ANGE Rv nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 010
011 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 011
012 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 012
013 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 013
014 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 014
015 ANGE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 015
016 ANGE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record Yes Not on record Book site 016
017 ANGE Standard nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 017
018 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 018
019 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 019
020 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 020
021 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 021
023 ANGE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 023
024 ANGE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 024
025 ANGE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 025
026 ANGE Standard nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 026

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-26. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Paved
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Some shade
Elevation
8,300 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.1 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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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Season and winter services

Angel Lake Campground is open from May to September , at 8,300 ft.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Current conditions

Closed Agency notice, as of 2026-09-26: Angel Lake Campground and Day Use Area closed for the season starting Sept. 8, 2026 for construction of a new Angel Lake Dam; the Forest Service expects construction to continue through the fall of 2026.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Angel Lake Campground?
Sites at Angel Lake Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232015). Booking window: Most sites reservable mid-May to early-September; a small number first-come first-served.
How much does it cost to camp at Angel Lake Campground?
Camping at Angel Lake Campground costs Single Site: $18 per night ($9 with a senior or access pass), Double Site: $36 per night.
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Angel Lake Campground?
$10 service fee withheld from any refund; cancelling the day before or day of arrival also forfeits the first night's fee; no-shows pay $20 and forfeit the first night's fee.
How many campsites does Angel Lake Campground have?
Angel Lake Campground has 25 campsites, including 24 tent sites and 1 RV site. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Angel Lake Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Angel Lake Campground.
Does Angel Lake Campground have RV hookups?
No. Angel Lake Campground has no hookups. 1 site takes RVs and the longest rig allowed is 35 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Angel Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Angel Lake Campground; 25 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Angel Lake Campground?
No. Angel Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Angel Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Angel Lake Campground.
When is Angel Lake Campground open?
As of 2026-09-26: Angel Lake Campground and Day Use Area closed for the season starting Sept. 8, 2026 for construction of a new Angel Lake Dam; the Forest Service expects construction to continue through the fall of 2026. Normally, it is open from May to September.
How long can you stay at Angel Lake Campground?
The stay limit at Angel Lake Campground is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Is there cell service at Angel Lake Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon at Angel Lake Campground. It shows none at Angel Lake Campground from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.1 mi away. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Angel Lake Campground?
Angel Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Angel Lake Campground

fishypedia.com · 0.1 miles

Angel Lake Campground sits on Angel Lake, 0.1 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Angel Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Angel Lake Campground, in a straight line: Twelve Mile Hot Springs (hot spring, 17 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Angel Creek Campground Wells · National Forest Season May to November Fee Single Site: $17 per night ($8.50 with a senior or access pass), Double Site: $34 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Wells and campgrounds in Elko.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (sites, water, fireRings, petsAllowed, reservationSystem, reservationWindow, season, fee, closure), accessed 2026-09-26
  • recreation.gov (sites, hookups, accessRoad, toilets, reservationSystem, reservationUrl, season, campsites), accessed 2026-09-26
  • campflare.com (maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, cellService, shade, water, closure), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (closure), accessed 2026-09-26
  • 2news.com (closure), accessed 2026-09-26
  • ndow.org (notableFeature, closure), accessed 2026-09-26
  • fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-26
  • apps.fs.usda.gov (fee), accessed 2026-09-27
  • recreation.gov (cancellationPolicy), accessed 2026-09-27
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $18 per night ($9 with a senior or access pass), Double Site: $36 per night
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