The Sheldon NWR sits on the Nevada side of the OR-NV border and is accessed by OR and NV Hwy 140.  The Reserve is vast and home to antelope, big horn sheep, elk, deer, mountain lion, wild horses and burros that were set loose years ago.  The Refuge Hot Springs was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s by building a wall on the low side of the hot spring runoff.  The CCC built a shower house that is free and open to the public, fed by the hot spring water.  There is a great free campground surrounding the pool.  [All photos Max Vollmer, Click on any image to enlarge]

The road to the hot springs passes an active opal mine which offers tours in season.  There is also an old homestead with a stone barn and a corral with a fence woven with willow branches.