Owyhee
United States · NevadaUS
Census-designated place in Nevada, United States
Owyhee is a census-designated place (CDP) in Elko County, Nevada, United States, along the banks of the Owyhee River. As of the 2020 census, Owyhee had a population of 1,027. It is part of the Elko Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the primary town of the federally recognized Shoshone-Paiute tribe's Duck Valley Indian Reservation, which covers portions of northern Nevada and southern Idaho, and the majority of its population is Native American.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,027
- Coordinates
- 41.948, -116.099
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 1643 m
Overview of Owyhee
Travellers heading to Nevada, United States will find Owyhee, a small settlement. Its resident count stands at approximately 1,027. And it shows in how much there is to see. Owyhee is strongest on nature and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 1,643 metres up.
Things to do in Owyhee
Nature in Owyhee
(1)The nature shortlist for Owyhee: Desert. It is a direct read of Owyhee's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Owyhee
(1)Looking for water sports? Owyhee has Paddle. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Owyhee.
Getting there & around
Owyhee rewards a slow approach — a hub in Nevada, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to America/Los_Angeles on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Owyhee that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Owyhee known for?
- Travellers associate Owyhee with nature and water sports. It sits in Nevada, United States and counts about 1,027 residents.
- What can you do in Owyhee?
- Owyhee is tagged with Desert and Paddle, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Owyhee located?
- Owyhee belongs to Nevada, United States, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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