Clean and friendly, this is a great camping experience for the entire family! We stayed in the brand new, spacious covered wagons for a modern Nevada-style old west experience. The clean bathrooms and showers are private and just a few steps away. If you're a light sleeper, you may want to bring ear plugs. We didn't mind the occasional night traffic, but others might. A few small recommendations for the owners: more blankets (the comforter, although cute, is very thin), two more stools, and hooks for hanging clothes/hats/keys. The staff and facilities are superb! My family loved playing basketball at the half court (even though we lost our ball) and tossing the football on the lush grass. A truly modern campground with a nostalgic feel for these Gen-X parents. Comins Lake is just 5 minutes down the road and is perfect for fishing and paddle boarding. The 45-minute Success Loop drive is a MUST for gorgeous NV wildlife and beautiful trails. Please note that as of June 2022, the lake at Cave Lake is CLOSED. For a full Ely experience, grab a movie at the old Art Deco movie theater in downtown where our family of four spent less than $65 for tickets, sodas, beer, popcorn, and candy. Looking for eats? Be patient and polite, as like the rest of the U.S., small towns are struggling with staffing shortages too. Patience, kindness, and a good tip are appreciated. For breakfast, check out Nardi's for a fantastic food and great small town service. There is a shrine to former President Trump, but don't let that deter you, as the food was so good and portions humongous. Go hungry! Looking for a spicier breakfast or lunch? Roberto's is a must! Don't let the fact that this restaurant is located in the Dino Mart and lacks ambience turn you away; it is the best Nevada Mexican food I've had in a LONG time! Foot-long burritos and a SPICY salsa bar will tempt your tastebuds! Don't forget to order some chips! Unfortunately, pizza is NOT Ely's culinary forte, but if you want a fun ambient experience for dinner time, check out the Jailhouse Cell Block steak house. Overpriced and decent food, but the experience of eating in a cell block is fun for the whole family. It's about a 30 minute wait and understaffed, but a true flashback to the day when you could get a western restaurant experience in a casino. Did you forget something? C-A-L Ranch has everything from clothing (all sizes) to western gifts. And if you need a fishing license, kayak, or other sporting gear, Sportsworld is the place to go! Bring your adventuring spirit and good attitude and safely enjoy the open spaces of Ely, Nevada! read more