Recreation in Ely, Nevada

State Parks

Cave Lake State Park 775-728-4460
15 Miles Southeast of Ely off Highways 6/50 & 93
The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park is popular for trout fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails... more info
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park 775-728-4460
Six 35-foot high beehive-shaped brick ovens built to produce charcoal for the smelter serving the gold and silver mines at Ward. They were built around 1876 and are... more info

Ward Mountain Recreation Area 775-289-2132 or 775-289-3031
825 Avenue East, Ely, NV 89301
Located 6 Miles Southwest of Ely on U.S. 6
Situated in at the foot of 10,800-foot Ward Mountain, the Ward Mountain Recreation Area features 17 single RV sites, five group areas, an amphitheater, a playground,... more info

Sunset Lanes 775-289-8811
1240 East Aultman Street, Ely, NV 89301
Enjoy the fun and competition of a challenging bowling game at this modern bowling center. more info map

White Pine Golf Course 775-289-4095
151 North Golf Course Drive, Ely, NV 89301
With spectacular views of the Schell Creek Mountain Range on the east and the Egan Mountain Range to the southwest, you will find a wonderful place to slow down, relax... more info

McGill Swimming Hole
Open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, this public outdoor swimming pool is where many of the youth from Ely, McGill and Ruth spend their summers. You can stretch... more info