Angel Lake (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, NV)

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P.O. Box 246
WELLS, NV 89835

Overview

Angel Lake Campground is located next to beautiful Angel Lake, high on the East Humboldt Mountain Range. It sits at an elevation of 8,400 feet, just 12 miles from the city of Wells, in northeast Nevada. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing, hiking and viewing wildlife.

Recreation

Angel Lake offers great canoeing and fishing for rainbow and brook trout. Smith Lake Trail begins at the campground entrance.

Facilities

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 are also available. A day-use picnic area is adjacent to the campground, along the lakeshore. 

Natural Features

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.

Camp site features

Across 25 camp sites:

  • Pets allowed: all 25 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 25 sites
  • Longest RV: 35 ft
  • Largest party: 16 people

Directions

Take Interstate 80 to the West Wells exit. Turn south on Angel Lake Road (State Route 231) and travel 12 miles to the end of the road at Angel Lake.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

85 reviews
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Andrew P
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Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground is nice and well kept. Bathrooms were super clean and camphost was there, and was helpful and friendly. Unfortunately THRER’S NO POTABLE WATER anymore, and that needs to be clear in the description of the campground. So bring you need to filter lake water (or carry bottled water- not great because adds to plastic pollution) Hikes around are nice but not the amazing canyon walls and rock formations that you find in the other sections of the ruby mountains.
Wesley K
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Angel Lake is always a great place to go. The weather in this trip was challenging - rain and strong wind - but that isn’t the fault of the location. Will always return to this place. Privacy, clean bathrooms, a secluded feeling with the spaces we have stayed in.
Tina G
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Angel Lake is a beautiful small lake. The camp spots are very private, with the brush surrounding each spot which makes it even more special. The lake is very clear and it’s real nice that no motorized boats are allowed. We did run into rain on our stay, but it all worked out for us. We plan on going next year.
Laura N
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The night sky was incredible! The brush between campsites made them more private.
Alexa B
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Reviewed 3 months ago
This place is AMAZING for the views! You are seated right at the base of a towering box canyon. The drive up is not for the faint of heart and I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone with a rig longer than 50 ft. Not sure about class A’s as we have a bumper pull. Come loaded as there is no potable water available anywhere up there. Decent vault toilets. A shame that a lot of people when we were there liked to “share” their music with everyone in the campground. The host could have been more hands on with policing and more available for questions. They were frequently not around.
Carly M
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Loved camping near the lake, wish the parking lot was included but that's fine the campground it close. The campground host was amazing, very efficient and kind. He also did not just walk around and police everyone but kept things picked up. The spots are nice, and the hike trails nearby are awesome! Fav camping area now
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Jun 18, 2027 – Sep 5, 2027

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Jun 18, 2028 – Sep 5, 2028

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