Kingston Guard Station

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This facility is not open to the public. Kingston Guard Station is a Forest Service administrative building and is not available for camping, rental, or overnight stays.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 12:13AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

12:13 AM — 5:00 PM

ESFLKN A low pressure system over the Pacific Northwest will drop southward into Northern California Sunday. This storm system will draw abundant atmospheric moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel northward into Eastern Nevada, resulting in the likelihood of rain Sunday and Sunday night. Slow storm motions and/or training cells may produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Of particular concern are recent, large burn scars, including the Ward fire south of Ely and the Oxley fire north of Wells. Numerous smaller burn scare from this fire season also remain vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flow. Residents near burn scars should have multiple ways to receive Flash Flood Warning and be prepared to act quickly. Travelers and recreationists should also remain alert and consider alternate plans.

Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 1:46PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

October 8th, 1:46 PM — 5:30 AM

ESFLKN A low pressure system over the Pacific Northwest will drop southward into Northern California Sunday. This storm system will draw abundant atmospheric moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel northward into Eastern Nevada, resulting in the likelihood of rain Sunday and Sunday night. Slow storm motions and/or training cells may produce heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Of particular concern are recent, large burn scars, including the Ward fire south of Ely and the Oxley fire north of Wells. Numerous smaller burn scare from this fire season also remain vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flow. Residents near burn scars should have multiple ways to receive Flash Flood Warning and be prepared to act quickly. Travelers and recreationists should also remain alert and consider alternate plans.

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03

Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.

About

Kingston Guard Station is a historic U.S. Forest Service administrative facility situated in the Toiyabe Range within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Located in Lander County, Nevada, this guard station served as an operational base for Forest Service personnel managing the surrounding lands. The facility is not open to the public for camping, rental, or overnight stays. Unlike some Forest Service guard stations that have been converted into recreational rentals, Kingston Guard Station remains an administrative property without public access. Campers interested in the Kingston Canyon area should consider the nearby Kingston Campground, a free primitive campground at 7,100 feet elevation along Kingston Creek. That campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and access to the Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail and Groves Lake.

Directions

From Austin, follow US 50 East to State Route 376 South for 16 miles to the turnoff-campground sign. The guard station area is approximately 6 miles west of the State Route 376 turnoff.

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Contact

Phone +1 (775) 964-2671

Cell Service

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