Lunar Crater Back Country Byway
Facility · Nevada ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Tonopah Field Office (Bureau of Land Management NV) · Open Access
- 5,798 ft
- Elevation
The scenic loop (the Lunar Crater Back Country Byway) passes by the crater with a stopping point near the crater where visitors can get out to view the impressive volcanic feature. Vehicles are limited to existing roads and trails.
Getting there
From Tonopah travel US Highway 6 east towards Ely to approximately mile marker 79. The scenic loop will be on the right side of the roadway and marked with a sign.
38.47859, -116.05458 · 38°28'42.9"N 116°3'16.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 94°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 76 | 86 | 94 | 91 | 82 | 70 | 54 | 43 |
| Low °F | 15 | 22 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 49 | 55 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 20 | 14 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 20.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
No Fee
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Lunar Crater Back Country Byway
- Can you reserve a site at Lunar Crater Back Country Byway?
- No. Lunar Crater Back Country Byway is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Lunar Crater Back Country Byway
- Pine Creek Campground 47.8 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 775-482-7800
- Email blm_nv_bmdowebmail@blm.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-04-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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