Cave Lake State Park

Ely, Nevada · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

Lakes & RiversLarge parkWatched around the clock

Weekend availability

Live from Nevada State Parks · checked Sep 19, 2:05 PM PT
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    3/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    3/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    3/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    3/3 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    3/3 campgrounds

Sold out for your dates? We'll tell you the second a site opens.

Cancellations at Cave Lake State Park get rebooked in minutes. We check Nevada State Parks around the clock and alert you before the crowd refreshes the page.

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How booked is Cave Lake State Park?

as of July 23

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a state park. We check Cave Lake State Park around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Aug 8Open
Oct 24Open
Jan 9Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 19Open
Nov 4Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.

Park type

Lakes & Rivers

Large park

Online booking

Available on Nevada State Parks

Official state reservation system

Alert coverage

Checked around the clock

Openings, cancellations & new dates

Where Cave Lake State Park is

US Hwy 93- Success Summit

Ely, NV 89301

39.1867, -114.7175

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Getting a campsite at Cave Lake State Park

How do I get a campsite at Cave Lake State Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Cave Lake State Park on Nevada State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Cave Lake State Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Cave Lake State Park?

Reservations for Cave Lake State Park are made on Nevada State Parks, the official booking system for Nevada State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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