Overview

Mormon Well, located out on the Desert National Wildlife Refuge, is an historic site developed by Mormon ranchers in the early 1900s as a summer pasture. The area was more-or-less abandoned in about 1924 and last used in 1966. Little remains except the spring, some cement works, and the old circular corral. The site now provides silent testament to those who went before us, while also providing a year-round source of water that attracts wildlife from near and far. Visitors should tread lightly here to ensure that the remaining structures are not damaged, and they should not linger too long because the animals need access to the water. The corral is listed on the national register of historic places in Nevada. In 2022, the spring ran dry.

Presented here are photos of the return because it always looks different on the way down. For a detailed description of the route, including directions, maps, GPS coordinates, and photos, see Mormon Well Trail.