Battle Mountain

City / town · Nevada

Battle Mountain

Battle Mountain

Best timeApr–May, Sep–Oct
From you
Nearest airportEKO · 61 mi
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Overview

Battle Mountain is in Nevada between Winnemucca and Elko on Interstate 80.

1 sights · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Battle Mountain

Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum

Inside a 1920s former cookhouse, hence the name is the town's museum. Exhibits historical artifacts from the area.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 100°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Apr.

Jan: 1.0 in rain1"Jan: high 46°F, low 22°F46°22°JanFeb: 0.8 in rain0.8"Feb: high 52°F, low 26°F52°26°FebMar: 0.9 in rain0.9"Mar: high 62°F, low 31°F62°31°MarApr: 1.1 in rain1.1"Apr: high 68°F, low 36°F68°36°AprMay: 1.4 in rain1.4"May: high 78°F, low 44°F78°44°MayJun: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jun: high 90°F, low 50°F90°50°JunJul: 0.2 in rain0.2"Jul: high 100°F, low 56°F100°56°JulAug: 0.3 in rain0.3"Aug: high 98°F, low 54°F98°54°AugSep: 0.5 in rain0.5"Sep: high 87°F, low 45°F87°45°SepOct: 0.6 in rain0.6"Oct: high 73°F, low 34°F73°34°OctNov: 0.8 in rain0.8"Nov: high 57°F, low 27°F57°27°NovDec: 1.0 in rain1"Dec: high 46°F, low 22°F46°22°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • EKO Elko Regional Airport, Elko — 61 mi away. Directions
  • RNO Reno Tahoe International Airport, Reno — 169 mi away (major hub). Directions

Interstate 80 has three exits for Battle Mountain. Eastbound Exit 231 leads to Broad Street, in the center of the town. Westbound Exit 231 leads to Broyles Ranch Road a block west of Broad Street. Exit 233 leads to the eastern end of Front Street, another of the town's main thoroughfares, while Exit 229 for Allen Road will put you near the western end of Front Street.

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    Get in

    By car

    Interstate 80 has three exits for Battle Mountain. Eastbound Exit 231 leads to Broad Street, in the center of the town. Westbound Exit 231 leads to Broyles Ranch Road a block west of Broad Street. Exit 233 leads to the eastern end of Front Street, another of the town's main thoroughfares, while Exit 229 for Allen Road will put you near the western end of Front Street.

    See

    See Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum

    Inside a 1920s former cookhouse, hence the name is the town's museum. Exhibits historical artifacts from the area.

    📍 905 Burns St🕒 (from Feb-Nov): Tue-Sat: noon-4PM, Sun: Closed☎ +1 775-635-8548⚠ Last checked Feb 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Sleep

    Stay Big Chief Motel

    Includes breakfast and WIFi, and guest laundry and BBQ/picnic area.

    📍 434 W Front St☎ +1 775 635-2416Checked Feb 2022
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