THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND ELY, NEVADA &
THE AREA'S RECREATIONAL FACILITIES

White Pine County Businesses and Classified Ads Pages

Nevada Highway Patrol
Ely District - This well done site gives basic safety, driving and preparation tips when traveling through White Pine County and the Ely, Nevada area.

ADDITIONAL UNIQUE PLACES OF INTEREST TO SEE - click here

BOWLING -
Sunset Lanes are located at 1240 Avenue F in Ely. Their hours are 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday. For information call 289-8811

DRIVES - SCENIC DAY TRIPS - Don't forget your cameras and plenty of  film and batteries.

Blue Mass Scenic Area is located in the Kern Mountains about 86 miles from Ely via the Schellbourne Pass Road. A 96 mile alternate route is possible via US 6 through Connors Pass and the North Spring Valley Road.   Spires, cliffs and great rounded outcrops rise on either side of the road.  Especially interesting are the very large crystals of mica, of a variety called muscovite, with a silky mirror-like sheen. As the rock weathers, the mica crystals erode out. The shining crystals are strewn everywhere and glitter like broken glass in the sunshine. The granite formations rise on either side of Blue Mass Creek, which has carved a canyon into the rock formations.

Cave Lake and Success Loop, a 33 mile drive through the most scenic area near Ely. Drive east on Highway 50 from Ely about 7 miles to the Cave Lake turnoff on your left. The lake is about 3 miles. Then proceed up Success Loop, and be on the watch for deer, elk and other wildlife. Wild flowers are abundant as well as is other flora.  At the top of Success pass is the turnoff to Camp Success, the Boy Scout Camp. Straight ahead will bring you down through the Duck Creek area until you come to Highway 93, about 12 miles north of McGill.   Passenger cars can make this trip easily but weather conditions should be checked as the majority of the road is unpaved and can be muddy.

Ruby Marsh Wildlife Refuge & Area is located in Ruby Valley at the north western part of White Pine County. Many species of birds and other wildlife can be seen here on this migratory route. The site of Fort Ruby and Pony Express Stations can be found here. The Gallagher Fish Hatchery stocks much of Nevada with eggs and trout.    

CASINOS:
COLLINS COURT - 612 Aultman Street (289-4100)
COPPER QUEEN - 701 Avenue I at Hwy 93 (289-4884)
HOLIDAY INN - 1501 Avenue F (289-8900)
HOTEL NEVADA - 501 Aultman Street (289-6665)
JAILHOUSE - 211 5th Street (289-3033)

ELY DUCK POND -  (picture)
Located behind the City Park and between the Library and the Requa Senior Citizen Center in the 900 Block of Campton Street. You are welcome to feed the water fowl.

EVENTS IN WHITE PINE COUNTY, NV  Check out the different events, dates and times here.

GARNET HILL -  The access road to this area joins US Highway 50 about 6.4 miles west of the traffic signal at the US 93 and US 50 junction in Ely (3 mile north of the turnoff to Ruth).  This area is famous for its dark red garnets found in volcanic rock.  The access road is suitable for use by sedans and other passenger vehicles.
Garnet Hill is one of the better locations to view the large open pit copper mine and multi-colored waste rock dumps at the nearby Robinson Mining District.  Garnets can be found in two different ways. You can search the surface and drainage's for them or  break the garnet-bearing rock with a pick or hammer to reveal the gems.

GHOST TOWNS -
Many historical town sites remain. Learn their history and what remains by following these links:
Ghost Towns  -  Part 1 - Aurum to Pinto Ghost Towns
Ghost Towns  -  Part 2 - Pinto Creek Station to Ward   

 GHOST TRAIN OF OLD ELY -
Two museums are located at the foot of 11th Street East at Avenue A in East Ely. Hours differ throughout the year. The museums feature authentic and working steam and diesel engines that carry tourists on rides during summer months, over 70 pieces of rolling stock, numerous original buildings and the East Ely Railroad depot.  For more information contact:
Nevada Northern Railway Museum at 289-2085 or the
East Ely Railroad Museum at 289-1663.

HIKING -
Hiking possibilities are unlimited in number and variety. All of White Pine County is criss-crossed by old roads, trails and new trails are being developed and built.   Contact the Forest Service and BLM for maps of the area.

INDIAN ROCK ART -
Examples of Indian Rock Art are found in many places in White Pine County for those who are willing to hike to them. Contact the BLM for specific directions and maps to visit these fragile sites.

KIDDY PARK-
This is a playground for small children, located behind Ely Ford at 295 Aultman Street. There is a baseball field, football field, BBQ pits and picnic tables.

LIBRARY -  The White Pine County Library can be found at 900 Campton Street. Located behind the City Park and between the Duck Pond and Courthouse. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday. For more information call 289-3737

SHOOTING RANGE - Located on the east side of the McGill Highway north of Ely and south of McGill.

Silver State Classic Challenge Races - The two 90 mile State Highway 318 races are held in May and in September. Each begins outside of Lund, at White Pine County mile marker 9. The racers travel South through Nye County, and finish at Lincoln County mile marker 7.

SOFTBALL COMPLEX -
Marich Park. This complex is located 1 mile northwest of Ely on the McGill Highway. There are 3 diamonds and a kiddy park located in the complex.

SWIMMING - MCGILL POOL -
Take the McGill Highway to McGill, 11 miles northwest of Ely. When you enter McGill, the highway becomes 4th Street. Continue on 4th Street to the end of town (about 2 miles), until you come to some old storage garages. Take a left after the garages, and you will see the park and a group of trees. The pool is located down the hill directly behind the park. The pool is unique in that is like a small lake. It has a dirt bottom and sand banks. There are diving boards and a slide for children. The pool is open 7 days a week in the summer, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The charge is $1.00 children and $1.50 adults.

TENNIS AND GOLF -
Located just outside of Ely to the northwest on the left side of the McGill Highway. The White Pine Golf Course is a well-kept 18-hole course. Tennis is first come, first serve. Call 289-4095

THEATER -
Central Theater is located at 145 West 15th Street in Ely. For information on movies, call 289-2002  This Art Deco theater is on the National Registry of Historic Places.

WHITE PINE PUBLIC MUSEUM -
This museum is located at 2000 Aultman Street, across from the cemetery. It is open   weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free but donations are cheerfully accepted. For more information, call 289-4710.  Pick up USGS Maps and books on Nevada here.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING / SNOW-MOBILING
Ward Mountain Campground on Murry Summit.

4-WHEEL DRIVES - Pick up your maps of the area at the White Pine Public Museum or the Ely District Office of the BLM on the McGill Highway.

 

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