Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
The six ovens, each 30 feet high, were built by Swiss Italian masons and operated from 1876 to 1879 for the silver town of Ward, two miles away, which declined after 1880 (Wikipedia).
Nevada State Parks says the ovens were later used to shelter travelers and had a reputation as a stagecoach bandit hideout (Nevada State Parks).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public Nevada State Parks lists the park as always open, with an entrance fee (Nevada State Parks). Last checked: Oct 31, 2026.
Explore more
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