About Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (7)
What Guests Are Saying
The Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is highly appreciated by visitors, with many expressing a strong affinity for the location. However, a notable concern was the presence of trash left behind from the previous night, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the area is loved, but cleanliness could be improved.
What Guests Are Saying
The Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is highly appreciated by visitors, with many expressing a strong affinity for the location. However, a notable concern was the presence of trash left behind from the previous night, which detracted from the experience. Overall, the area is loved, but cleanliness could be improved.
Review Summary
Matthew T
July 30, 2025
I love the Powerhouse picnic area and would have provided a higher rating. The only problem was that there were many bags of trash left from the previous night that were not taken away.
Breanna B
July 29, 2022
Beautiful, calm picnic area. The pavilion is large and well maintained, and I appreciated the check in and making sure we had everything we needed. Plenty of trash cans, and near the stream.
carolyn o
July 16, 2022
First we were told that it would be under construction and we'd have to meet in the parking lot so I switched to the Terraces. Then a day or two before our reunion, I checked the Terraces and found that we weren't on that schedule.. I made phone calls to Tom and he was very helpful, but the Recreation.gov people were not. I paid twice and was eventually refunded which I appreciated, but the hastle of switching places left a lot of our family confused and they went to the wrong area and totally missed the reunion. Other than that, our reunion went well. Everyone was pleased with the site.
Pat J
September 20, 2021
Could have been better. Rent this thang out asap!
Joshua P
June 12, 2021
Beautiful and secluded, the very best day of my life.
Lida H
September 15, 2020
The area was very clean and we enjoyed the day. It was nice to have the bathrooms handy for our large group. Thank you so much. I really liked the interaction of being checked with to see when we would be arriving and leaving.
Neena M
September 15, 2020
This is a beautiful spot. It was clean and spacious. We will definitely be renting it again.
Location Powerhouse Group Picnic Area
Address:
140 Pacific Avenue
Wells, NV, 89835
United States
Take Interstate 80 to any Elko exit. Head south on Idaho Street, then turn south on 12th Street (from the east) or 5th Street (from the west), to State Route 227. Travel 25 miles on State Route 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). Travel a short distance on Forest Route 660 to the picnic area.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.6847 / -115.467
Elevation: 2187 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campgrounds are generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day for reservations on rec.gov. However, things can change based on weather and other emergency situations, please contact the Ranger station for the most up-to-date information. |
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Click here for more information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
