Mt. Irish Archaeological Site

Facility · Nevada ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Basin And Range Nm Field Office (Bureau of Land Management NV) · Open Access

5,429 ft
Elevation

The Mount Irish Archaeological District, located on the eastern flank of the Mount Irish Range, is one of the most important archaeological areas in eastern Nevada. The District covers 640 acres and provides a vista of prehistoric rock art and habitation sites, set in a dramatic landscape of tuff (volcanic ash) knolls and outcrops, alluvial fans, and washes.

Mt. Irish is best known for spectacular rock art that portrays the cultural lives of the Native American peoples who used the area some 4,000 years ago to the nineteenth century. The three largest rock art sites in the District have interpretive trails and a trail guide that is available at visitor register boxes at these sites.

Getting there

Travel north from Alamo, Nevada 12 miles to the junction of US Highway 93 and US Highway 318. Travel north on US Highway 318 for 3 miles and turn west onto Logan Road. Travel west on Logan Road for 7.5 miles to the Mt. Irish Archeological Site.

37.60319, -115.36161 · 37°36'11.5"N 115°21'41.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F525663707989959486756251
Low °F262933394754615952423125
Precip in0.70.90.80.50.50.30.50.60.50.70.40.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No Fee

Stay limit: None

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 Mt. Irish Archaeological Site

Can you reserve a site at Mt. Irish Archaeological Site?
No. Mt. Irish Archaeological Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Mt. Irish Archaeological Site?
None

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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