Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is located south of Ely, Nevada. The main feature of the park is the six domed-shaped historic charcoal ovens. The ovens were built to supply high charcoal for the two silver smelters located at Ward. The six charcoal ovens were built in 1876 and were made from quartz welded tuff that was quarried from the nearby hills. To visit Ward Charcoal Ovens drive seven miles south from Ely on U.S. Highways 6-50-93, then eleven miles southwest on Cave Valley Road. You may also access the park by turning off of U.S. Highway 6-50-93 approximately 14 miles south of Ely and then 5 miles west on Taylor Road to Cave Valley Road then 1.5 miles southwest to the park entrance. Cave Valley Road and Taylor Road are graded dirt roads, accessible by passenger vehicles most of the year. View Larger Map
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