Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park entrance fee

$5 per vehicle — Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park hours

Hours as published by Nevada State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Six beehive-shaped charcoal ovens built in the Egan Range to process silver ore from 1876 to 1879, later shelter for travellers and, by repute, stagecoach bandits. Step inside them, then camp, picnic or fish among mule deer, grouse and elk.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🐦 Birding
• 🏍️ Off-Highway Vehicles

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 👥 Group Sites
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

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Camping options

• Campsites
• Group camping

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bike helmets
• Riding helmets
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes

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