Price
$35/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
17 campsites
Season
June - September
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
$35/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
17 campsites
Season
June - September
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Fall tent campers chasing aspen color and shoreline rainbow trout fishing. Daytime temps in the 45-65°F range thin out the insects and the crowds, and the lakeside sites are genuinely worth the first-come drive. Bring all your own water, the Florence Lake Store is three miles out
Rattlesnakes, water snakes, scorpions, and heavy mosquito pressure are consistent complaints, not isolated incidents. No potable water on-site and some sites sit right on the road. Also worth calling ahead: dead-tree removal has knocked sites out of commission with no warning.
Reference information about Ward Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Located on Ward Lake, Ward Lake Campground provide sites with lake views. Sites offer picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, and pine and aspen trees provide shade for most campsites. Vault toilets are also provided. Ward Lake offers opportunities for non-motorized boating, fishing, and swimming.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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Fall delivers the best conditions. Daytime temperatures range from 45 to 65°F, and aspen color peaks while crowds thin after Labor Day. Nights drop below freezing by late October, so bring layers. Trout move into shallower water as temperatures cool, improving shoreline fishing. The clearest skies of the year make this prime time for photography and wildlife viewing. Be aware that early snow can arrive and services are limited once peak season ends.
Aspen color peaks, mild daytime temps and thinner crowds make fall the best season.
Ward Lake Campground is located in the Sierra National Forest within the High Sierra. The facility offers a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and bear boxes at each campsite. Shade is provided by pine and aspen trees. However, potable water is not available on-site, so visitors must bring their own. Supplies and groceries can be purchased three miles away at the Florence Lake Store. Reviewers have mixed experiences with the amenities, with some highlighting the scenic beauty and tranquility, while others note issues with wildlife and insects.
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