BLM Area of Critical Environmental Concern about 30 miles southeast of Ely protecting refuge ponds that hold a reintroduced population of the endangered Pahrump poolfish (Empetrichthys latos). Artesian-fed desert ponds and associated riparian fringe sit on public land in the Snake Valley foothills west of Great Basin National Park — a quiet wildlife stop rather than a developed park.
Field facts
| Region | White Pine County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.9365, -114.4219 |
| Management | BLM Ely District ACEC |
| Species | Pahrump poolfish (endangered) |
| Access | Dirt roads / high-clearance |
| Nearby | Great Basin NP / Wheeler Peak |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Point of interestShoshone Ponds0.3 km away
- CampgroundWheeler Peak Campground13.1 km away
- Rec areaGreat Basin National Park14.2 km away
- CampgroundUpper Lehman Creek Campground17.2 km away
- Point of interestOsceola Historic Cemetery17.4 km away
- CampgroundLower Lehman Creek Campground18.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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