Notable viewpoint · Elko, Nevada
Haystack Mountain
Haystack Mountain is a viewpoint in Elko, Nevada.
Haystack Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Haystack Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Haystack Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.65796, -115.64008. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Haystack Mountain
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~18 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~20 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~27 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~31 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~32 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~35 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~36 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Wilderness · sanctuary · Elko · ~36 km · Must-see
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~40 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mahogany Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Elko · ~70 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~70 km · Must-see
- Wilson Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~72 km · Must-see
- Elk Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~73 km · Must-see
- Mount Ichabod · viewpoint · Elko · ~9 km
- Island Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~9 km
- Little Island Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~10 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Haystack Mountain
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~20 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~27 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~31 km · Must-see
- Marys River Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~32 km · Must-see
- Matterhorn · viewpoint · Elko · ~35 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~36 km · Must-see
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~40 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~52 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~59 km · Must-see
- Mahogany Elephant Butte · viewpoint · Elko · ~70 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Haystack Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Haystack Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Haystack Mountain?
Nearby: Wild Horse Reservoir (lake, 18 km), Copper Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Coon Creek Peak (viewpoint, 27 km), Deer Mountain (viewpoint, 31 km), Marys River Peak (viewpoint, 32 km), Matterhorn (viewpoint, 35 km).
Is Haystack Mountain worth visiting?
Haystack Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nevada on Spotwander.