Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not postedThu–Sun 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 726-3564
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Elgin Schoolhouse State Historic Park is a historic site in Lincoln County, about 44 miles northwest of Mesquite.
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Thu–Sun | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Starting 9/17/26, Thursday - Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM
Hours: Starting on September 17th, hours will be Thursday - Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Hours during Christmas and Thanksgiving may vary, call Kershaw Ryan State Park for details 775-726-3564.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Museum admission | $3 · child |
| * | $2 |
Official wording
Museum admission: $3.00* (children 12 and under are free) Contact Kershaw Ryan State Park for tours. *$2 discount does not apply.
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length, outside the schoolhouse. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length, outside the schoolhouse.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
Historic sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
No services are available (gas, food, etc.) on the 36 miles of graded gravel road (the Kane Springs Road) from Highway 93 directly to Elgin. Kane Springs road is not suitable for those towing trailers or for motor homes.
No services are available in Rainbow Canyon or at Elgin.
No bathrooms are available at the Schoolhouse.
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length, outside the schoolhouse.
Please use trash receptacles.
Getting there
- Address
- P.O. Box 985
Caliente, NV 89008 - Nearest town
- Mesquite — about 44 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.3524, -114.5345
- Phone
- (775) 726-3564
- krsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology