Return to Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Kiosk and picnic tables against a colorful sunset

Point of Rocks

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Lat: 36.401752342944

Long: -116.27604005671

Point of Rocks boardwalk winds through groves of mesquite trees where the melodic songs of birds fill the air. Sit on the benches at Kings Pool and watch pupfish frolic in the crystal blue waters. This species of fish has survived in these waters since mammoths roamed the area and this is the only place in the world they exist. There are grinding holes used by ancient peoples, a hilltop scenic area complete with viewing scopes, and a series of interpretive panels. Visitors may even see desert bighorn sheep in the nearby Devils Hole Hills. The length of the boardwalk is approximately 0.5 miles round trip (775 meters) and is wheelchair accessible. No bicycles allowed on boardwalks.

Driving Directions

From the Visitor Center parking lot, turn right (east) follow the road, turn right (south) on Ash Meadows Rd, turn left (east) onto Point of Rocks Rd. Follow the road until it ends in the parking lot.

Distance from Visitor Center 4.1 miles.

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

8757 Spring Meadows Road S
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020-9632

Get directions

775-372-5435

desertcomplex@fws.gov

Mailing address: 8757 E. Spring Meadows Road Amargosa Valley, Nevada 89020

Refuge Manager Shannon Hurn shannon_osbonhurn@fws.gov

Ash Meadows Fish Conservation Facility Manager Olin Feuerbacher olin_feuerbacher@fws.gov

FCF Maintenance Technician Bob Barlics robert_barlics@fws.gov

Refuge Maintenance Mechanic Rick Ard ricky_ard@fws.gov

Visitor Services Specialist Emma Humphreys emma_humphreys@fws.gov

Refuge Fish Biologist Ambre Chaudoin ambre_chaudoin@fws.gov