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Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)
4.41261 reviews140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV, 89835, USA
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Quick Facts
8,400 ftPrice
$18 - $36/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Open season: June 18...
Cell
Unknown
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8,400 ftPrice
$18 - $36/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Open season: June 18...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
RV Friendly
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$18.00 - $36.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC: $18.00; S&P Double: $36.00; S&P Single: $18.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC- Double Site: $36.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $18.00. Plus...
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140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV, 89835, USA
Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)
140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV, 89835, USA
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Wells (12 miles, approximately 20 minutes)
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Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv)
$18.00 - $36.00 / night
Campsite Fees
RV NONELECTRIC: $18.00; S&P Double: $36.00; S&P Single: $18.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC- Double Site: $36.00; STANDARD NONELECTRIC: $18.00. Plus...
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B-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 64% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 115 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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- Grade A.Scenery
- Grade B+.Belonging
- Grade B-.Cleanliness
Watch-outs
- Grade D.Getting there
- Grade C.Rules & policies
- Grade C.Value
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From the U.S. Forest Service
Reference information about Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Nv) sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
Overview
<p>Generally, open June to October as weather and conditions allow.</p><p>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. The Smith Lake Trailhead accesses the northern part of the East Humboldt Wilderness from campground, and another trailhead from just southeast of the campground heads south, to Winchell Lake. </p>
About the campground
The elevation is 8,300 ft. The campground has two unnamed loops in a basin at the foot of Greys Peak. The camp sites are located among dwarf, shoulder-high Aspen which provide excellent privacy. Each site has a panoramic view of Greys Peak towering above and Clover Valley below. This is a scenic campground, well worth the drive. Some camp sites have no grilles; all have an in-ground fire ring. Humboldt National Forest 316
Seasons & access
Open June 21 through September 22
Facilities
Angel Lake is 13 acres. Hiking: Greys Lake (foot & horse) - 4.8 miles Provides access to East Humboldt Wilderness. Fishing: Rainbow and Brook trout
Water activities
Angel Lake is 13 acres.
RV information
The parking aprons are paved. An RV waste station with potable water is available for no fee in Wells, NV at the Flying J Truck Stop at I80, exit 352.
Directions
In Wells, NV, at intersection of Humboldt Ave. and Angel Lake Rd., take Angel Lake Rd. west 11.6 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign, then immediately left into campground. NOTE: Although paved with great views, the state does not recommend travel trailers or large motor homes on the last 4 miles of the access road.
- National Forest
- Humboldt National Forest
- Ranger District
- Ruby Mountain
- Elevation
- 8300
- Rate
- $17 per day - single $34 per day - double
- Maximum Stay
- 14
- Open Season
- June – October
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