Powerhouse Picnic Area
POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA
POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA
POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA
POWERHOUSE GROUP PICNIC AREA

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Picnic Table Picnic Table

About Powerhouse Group Picnic Area

Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is set in scenic Lamoille Canyon, next to Lamoille Creek, at an elevation of 6.5 ft. Elko, in northeastern Nevada, is just 25 mi away. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

Hiking

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2026 (Current year)

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • BBQ
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Reviews

11 reviews

Summary

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The Powerhouse Group Picnic Area is a beautiful venue with an easy booking experience. Although the weather forced a move indoors, the overall impression remains positive. However, there was an issue with leftover trash from previous visitors.

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4.2

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Plumb Line Mechanical M

September 21, 2026

What a perfect venue for our company family picnic in September. It was very easy to make a reservation. The venue staff stopped by first thing in the morning to make sure all the garbage cans were empty and gave a few extra trash bags. Parking is ample, the covered picnic area is ideal, the circle fire pit is great for smores towards the evening, the BBQ pit is perfect for large amounts of grilling, and the river going past kept the kids exploring for hours. Plus, the view of the Rubies with all the aspen's changing color was so beautiful!! Hands down recommend. We'll be back next year :)

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Location & Directions for Powerhouse Group Picnic Area

140 Pacific Avenue, Wells, NV 89835 United States

Elevation: 2,187 ft

Getting There

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 mi on State Route 227 to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway). T...

Nearest town

Wells, NV - 71 mi

About over 1 hr (73 min) to downtown

Highway access

Access is via Interstate 80, with exits leading to Idaho Street and then to State Route 227, which connects to Forest Road 660 (Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway).

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • Click here for more information on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
  • 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.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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