Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
The Ward Charcoal State Historic Park is a state park in White Pine County, Nevada.
The approximately 250 hectares large park exists since 1969.
It is 18 km south of Ely and can be reached via the White Pine Mountain Road from Highway 50.
To see are six well-preserved stone ovens. These served around 1876 for charcoal production. The Ward Charcoal Ovens are registered in the National Register of Historic Places.
The fee is $5.
| Name of the Roadside Attraction: | Ward Charcoal Ovens |
| Parking: | yes, several parking spots |
| Time required: | 1-2 hours |
| Descripton: | The park features six beehive-shaped charcoal ovens that were used from 1876 through 1879. |
| Next town: | Ely, NV |
| Findable: | off main Highway - Dirtroad |
| Fee area: | yes - 5$ |
| Giftshop: | no |
| Food or drinks: | no |
| Kind of attraction: | Historic Park |
| Best time to vistit: | all year - in winter maybe snow |
| Address: | Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park |
| Directions: | From Ely, NV follow Highway 50 southbound for about 16 miles. Tunr right on White Pine County Rd. |
| Opening Hours: | 24/7 |
| Last visited: | October 2018 |
