Massacre Ranch Recreation Area

Overview

Massacre Ranch Recreation Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near Gerlach, Nevada. Massacre Ranch Recreation Area sits in a unique desert setting with high rims, vistas, meadows, and sits along the California National Historic Trail. A recreational use cabin is available for visitors at a first-come, first-serve basis along with primitive campsites and vault toilet.

Things to Do at Massacre Ranch Recreation Area

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at Massacre Ranch Recreation Area include:

Nearby Activities

Auto Touring
Biking
Camping
Hiking
Historic & Cultural Site
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Photography
Wildlife Viewing

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

Massacre Ranch is located north of High Rock Canyon Wilderness, 3-miles east of Nevada Highway 8A, and approximately 45-miles east of Cedarville, California, in northern Washoe County, Nevada.

GPS Coordinates: 41.56081500000000, -119.58725800000001

Contact & Resources

Phone: (775) 623-1500

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Additional Information

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