Great Basin National Park Sights
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park Review
In the desert south of Ely is this row of ovens. The ovens turned pinyon, juniper, and mountain mahogany into charcoal, which was used for refining local silver and copper ore. It's worth the drive from Ely to take in this well-preserved piece of Nevada mining history.
- Address: 7 mi south of Ely on U.S. 50/6/93, and 11 mi southwest on Cave Valley Rd., Great Basin National Park, NV, 89315
- Phone: 775/289-1693
- Cost: $7
- Hours: Daily, 24 hrs.
- Website: www.parks.nv.gov/ww.htm
- Location: Outside the Park
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