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Islay Crater

Islay Crater is a fort in Nye, Nevada.

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Islay Crater: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. 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 Islay Crater

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Islay Crater — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.16040, -116.06738. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Islay Crater open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Islay Crater yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Islay Crater?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Islay Crater?

    Nearby: Emigrant Valley (viewpoint, 32 km), Yucca Mountain (viewpoint, 53 km), Quartzite Mountain (viewpoint, 57 km), Quartz Peak (viewpoint, 65 km), Tun-C Crater (fort, 2 km), Tun-D Crater (fort, 2 km).