Paddling near Ely, NV

Ely sits in White Pine County in eastern Nevada's high desert, surrounded by the Schell Creek and Egan mountain ranges. Paddling in the area centers on Cave Lake State Park, a small mountain reservoir about 14 miles southeast of town, with Illipah Creek Reservoir as a second option farther out. Both waters suit beginners and casual paddlers looking for a quiet day on flatwater.