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Illipah Reservoir Campground
Bureau of Land Management - Ely Field Office

Illipah Reservoir is located 40 miles west of Ely on US 50.  Access to the camp is down a good 2 mile gravel road (signed from the highway).  The road is 2WD accessible.

Campsites are located in two loops.  The North loop is located in a protected gully.  The South loop is perched on a bluff overlooking Illipah Reservoir.  The South loop campsites have better views but are more exposed.  All the sites are in the open with no shade.  There is a piñon/juniper forest on the other side of the lake, but none here.  Each site is equipped with a wind break, picnic table and a fire pit with a flip over grill.

The lake and mountain views are quite pretty, but I imagine if there was no breeze and in the scorching summer sun it could get quite hot here.  Fishing is quite popular.  Reviewed 06/01.

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