Ward Charchoal Ovens SHP
The North - Nevada
Coordinate:
Junction Highway 50 (coming from Fallon): Latitude 39.181125, Longitude -114.828312
Junction Highway 50 (coming from Ely): Latitude 39.088560, Longitude -114.752009
Parking lot: Latitude 39.037276, Longitude -114.846277
Entrance fees and opening hours
- 5$/car
- Not covered by the Anual Pass*
- Open 24h all year round.
*The Anual Pass is so to speak the "flat rate" for all Parks managed by the National Park Service. The pass costs a one-time fee of $80 and can be purchased at the entrance to each National Park, National Monument, etc. The pass is valid for 13 months.
Our visits: So far 1 visit in September 2o19
Ward Charchoal Ovens SHP
Description: The six stone ovens for charcoal production were built in 1876. They have a height of 30ft and a diameter of 26ft. The kilns were necessary because high-quality fuel was needed for the nearby silver smelters. The ovens were operated until the end of 1879, because within only 3 years all the trees within a radius of 60mi had been cut down.
The park is reached via an approximately 6mi (coming from Ely) or 10mi (coming from Fallon) unpaved road that turns off Nevada Highway 50. Both roads were in very good condition when we visited in September 2019.
Our rating: We found the small park and the ovens to be quite interesting. However, the amount of wood needed to make the charcoal was shocking. The ovens offer very nice photo motifs. We enjoyed the visit here very much.
