The Austin Ranger District is located 170 miles east of Reno in north-central Nevada. The District’s over 1 million acres are located near what has been dubbed the loneliest highway in America, U.S. Hwy 50. Highway 50 runs through the town of Austin, population approximately 250, and home to the Austin Ranger District Office. Please contact the Austin Ranger District with any questions or comments @ 775-964-2671
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-14