About Austin Ranger District Office
The Austin Ranger District is located 170 miles east of Reno in north-central Nevada. The District’s over 1 million acres are located near what has been dubbed the loneliest highway in America, U.S. Hwy 50. Highway 50 runs through the town of Austin, population approximately 250, and home to the Austin Ranger District Office. Please contact the Austin Ranger District with any questions or comments @ 775-964-2671
- Managed by: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters, FS
- Where: in Austin, NV · 39.50153, -117.08931
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pony Express Loop | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Slaughter House Canyon | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Castle Loop | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Monarch Mill Access | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Gold Venture Loop | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 22.3 mi |
| Cahill Canyon Run | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 9.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Bob Scott Campground 5.7 mi
- Big Creek Campground 11 mi
- Campsite · 17 mi E of Austin 18.3 mi
- Hicksons Petroglyphs Recreation Area 18.5 mi
- Kingston Campground 19.4 mi
- Toquima Cave Campground 26.9 mi