“Additionally, once I got closer I could see the distinctive shades of green and rust on the tufa rock pillars that seem to sit out in a field of tall grass.” — Article found on Reno Tahoe
Welcome to the Fly Ranch Geyser!
Tucked away on a patch of private land in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, the Fly Geyser is one of the state’s coolest, yet least known attractions. The Fly Geyser, which spews waters about five feet high, lies about a third of a mile from State Route 34; a roach in which functions as the only viewpoint since the geyser is not open to the public. In fact, not many Nevadian residents even know this geyser exists.
While the original Fly Geyser no longer hisses steaming water, another two additional geysers in the area have followed in its path. Though the attraction is located on private land and not open to tourists, visitors who make arrangements with the owners ahead of time are often able to get a closer look for a fee.
The Fly Geyser is a result of a 1964 drilling project that was never properly capped. The land was purchased by the Burning Man in 2016 with plans to open the geyser to the public, creating a permanent, year-round site for visitors. With that being said, please consider the following; do not trespass!!! The geyser is clearly visible and can be seen from miles away.
The colors you see are real, but don’t be fooled! They are from the result of algae rather than actual minerals. Scientists familiar with the geyser note that the green and reddish coloring on the outside of the mounds is the result of thermophilic algae, which flourishes in moist, hot environments.
