Services, Getting There

Getting there: From Ely, NV, travel about 30 miles southwest on US 6. Turn right (west) and follow the County Road 1163 (White River Campground road) 10 or 12 miles to access the southeastern portion of this wilderness. Alternate access route is to turn off from US 6 a couple miles earlier and follow County Road 1163 about 14 or more miles to access the eastern flanks of the wilderness. A third route: From US 50, about 45 miles west of Ely, turn south on FS Road 400 (just past the Illipah Reservoir) and connect with County Road 1163 after about 16 miles. Benchmark Gazetteer: pages 59, 60.

Hikes & Trails

Related Areas

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Map Information

USGS topo: Currant Mountain,

Duckwater NE, Green Springs,

Indian Garden Mountain,

Mount Hamilton, Treasure Hill.

Benchmark Gazetteer: pages 59, 60.

Wilderness Area Status

Designated Wilderness Area
Year Designated: 2006

Act or Law: White Pine County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act of 2006
Acres: 40013
State Region: Eastern Nevada
County Regions: White Pine   

Management

Managing Agency: Forest Service
Local District: Ely Ranger District
Contact Info: (775) 289-3031
825 Avenue I  Ely, NV89302
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Area Description

Wildlife: