Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

Ely, Nevada · Campsite openings, cancellations & sold-out date alerts

Historic SitesLarge parkWatched around the clock

Weekend availability

Live from Nevada State Parks · checked Sep 17, 4:25 AM PT

Sold out 1 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Sep 18
    Sold out
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    1/1 campgrounds
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How booked is Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?

as of July 23

Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 3 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 2 weekdays we checked are gone.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Aug 8Open
Oct 24Open
Jan 9Sold out

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Aug 19Open
Nov 4Sold out

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 6 months ahead.

Park type

Historic Sites

Large park

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Openings, cancellations & new dates

Where Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is

P.O. Box 151761

Ely, NV 89315

39.0412, -114.8553

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Getting a campsite at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park

How do I get a campsite at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park when it's sold out?

Cancellations happen constantly — the trick is being first to know. Set an alert for your dates and we'll watch Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park on Nevada State Parks around the clock, then notify you the moment a site opens. Alerts run on a Pro subscription ($9.99/mo, cancel anytime).

When do campsites usually open up at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?

Whenever someone cancels. Most reservation systems refund less the closer you get to arrival, so cancellations cluster in the days before a stay — but the openings themselves are unpredictable, which is exactly why watching for them beats refreshing the page.

Where do I book a campsite at Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park?

Reservations for Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park are made on Nevada State Parks, the official booking system for Nevada State Parks. GetParkAlerts is independent — we tell you when a site opens; you book it directly on the official site.

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