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Walking Box Ranch

Walking Box Ranch is an 160-acre ranch that was owned by silent film legend Clara Bow and her husband, the cowboy-film star Rex Bex. The couple purchased the area in 1931 from John Woolf, a long time employee of the Rock Springs Land and Cattle Company who had been gifted their Nevada holdings when the company, which has ranched over a million acres at their peak, folded in 1928. Rex and Bow built a ranch house in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, along with various ranch structures such as a…

  • Managed by: Bureau of Land Management
  • Coordinates: 35.48931, -115.03957

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • Cottonwood Cove RV Park
  • Ivanpah Dry Lake East
  • Dispersed-Jean/Roach Dry Lakes
  • Sloan Canyon Petroglyphs
  • Clark Mountain Camp
  • Katherine Landing RV Park

Frequently asked questions

Is Walking Box Ranch reservable?

Walking Box Ranch is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Walking Box Ranch?

See the map for Walking Box Ranch's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Walking Box Ranch?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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