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Notable fort · Pershing, Nevada

Haystack Mine

Haystack Mine is a fort in Pershing, Nevada.

Haystack Mine: 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 fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Haystack Mine

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

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 Mine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 40.80009, -118.40348. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Haystack Mine open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Haystack Mine yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Haystack Mine?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Haystack Mine?

    Nearby: Rye Patch Reservoir (lake, 32 km), Thunder Mountain Monument (fort, 35 km), Star Peak (viewpoint, 46 km), King Lear Peak (viewpoint, 58 km), Rocky Peak (viewpoint, 67 km), Quinn Peak (viewpoint, 70 km).

    Is Haystack Mine worth visiting?

    Haystack Mine is listed as a notable fort in Nevada on Spotwander.