Where to View Wild Burros in Nevada: Marietta Wild Burro Range
Discover the Marietta Wild Burro Range, a unique area in Nevada where wild burros roam freely amidst the remnants of historic mining towns. This 68,000-acre range offers a glimpse into the past while showcasing the beauty of these majestic animals. Established in 1991, the range commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act.
About the Marietta Wild Burro Range
The Marietta Wild Burro Range is managed to support a population of 78 to 104 wild burros (Equus asinus asinus). These burros can be seen near the ruins of the historic Nevada mining town of Marietta and the seasonally changing Teels Marsh. The range is located southeast of Hawthorne, Nevada, encompassing nearly 66,500 acres of public land, with an additional 1,500 acres of private lands due to patented mining claims around Teels Marsh and the Marietta mining district.
How to Get There
To visit the Marietta Wild Burro Range, drive just over an hour from Hawthorne, Nevada. Travel south on Interstate Highway 95, then turn southwest onto State Route 360 towards Benton, California. Turn west onto the maintained dirt county road to Marietta. Alternatively, you can travel north on Highway 95 from Tonopah, take Highway 6 west to the 360 turn-off, and continue north to the Marietta turn-off.
About the Burros
The range is home to an estimated 78 to 104 burros. These animals are a vital part of the ecosystem and a living testament to the history of the American West.
Information gathered by the Bureau of Land Management