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Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Its sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is a State Park campground near Ely, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Ely, Nevada

One of the six beehive charcoal ovens, a short walk from Willow Creek Campground on the park's own Campground Ovens TrailInterior view of one of the ovens' stone archwaysAll six Ward charcoal ovens in a row on a winter morning, the park's centerpiece near Willow Creek CampgroundClose view of one of the stone beehive ovens and its arched doorwayThe charcoal ovens at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
One of the six beehive charcoal ovens, a short walk from Willow Creek Campground on the park's own Campground Ovens TrailInterior view of one of the ovens' stone archwaysAll six Ward charcoal ovens in a row on a winter morning, the park's centerpiece near Willow Creek CampgroundClose view of one of the stone beehive ovens and its arched doorwayThe charcoal ovens at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic ParkThe Milky Way over the Ward Charcoal Ovens, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park1 / 6

One of the six beehive charcoal ovens, a short walk from Willow Creek Campground on the park's own Campground Ovens Trail. Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Access road
Dirt
Cell service
Spotty
Shade
Shaded

It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Ward charcoal ovens: Six beehive-shaped stone ovens, up to 30 feet tall, built in 1876 and used until 1879 to make charcoal for silver smelters in nearby Ward. (parks.nv.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Free to cancel over 1 month out (less $5 fee); $10 under 1 month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. Unannounced no-shows are cancelled, nonrefundable.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

RV sites
2
Group sites
1
Group site capacity
Up to 60 people
Accessible sites
2
Hookups
None
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; thedyrt.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27

Access and cell service

Access road
Dirt
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Shade
Shaded
Elevation
7,054 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (35/3 Mbps)
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is open year-round .

Source: en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-26

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Sites at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Camping at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Free to cancel over 1 month out (less $5 fee); $10 under 1 month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. Unannounced no-shows are cancelled, nonrefundable.
How many campsites does Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park have?
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has 2 RV sites and 1 group site. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.
Does Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park have RV hookups?
No. Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has no hookups. 2 sites take RVs.
Is there drinking water at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Yes, Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park.
When is Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park open?
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is open year-round.
How long can you stay at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
The stay limit at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park. Visitor reports on record describe it as spotty. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

fishypedia.com · 8.2 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Comins Lake, whose mapped center point is 8.2 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Comins Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest swimming hole to Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, in a straight line: Cave Lake (swimming hole, 12 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Reservable Cave Lake State Park Ely · State Park Season Not on record Fee $15/night ($20 non-NV); camp and boat $20/night ($25 non-NV) Reservable Ward Mountain Campground Ely · National Forest Season End of May to mid-October Fee Single Site: $12 per night ($6 with a senior or access pass)

More campgrounds: camping near Ely and campgrounds in White Pine.

Sources

  • parks.nv.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (stayLimit, water, fee, sites.group, sites.groupCapacityMax), accessed 2026-09-26
  • thedyrt.com (sites.total (10), sites.rv (2 pull-through), sites.ada (2), hookups, drivewayType, accessRoad, shade, cellService), accessed 2026-09-26
  • en.wikipedia.org (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-26
  • parks.nv.gov (cancellationPolicy, reservationWindow), accessed 2026-09-27
  • leg.state.nv.us (quietHours, generatorsAllowed (NAC 407.150)), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (petsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-27
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV)
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