If you are interested in adopting a wild horse or burro at the facility, please call the office at (775) 475-2222 to make an appointment that is convenient for you. You may also contact Cecelia Guenaga at the National Center at Cecelia_Guenaga@nv.blm.gov.

There is a large selection of wild horses to choose from at PVC. Historically, PVC usually only has wild horses, but some burros will occasionally be available.

Applications can be approved the day of your appointment or pre-approved by the Bureau of Land Management. Please fax your adoption application to the Palomino Valley facility prior to your appointment. Palomino Valley's fax number is (775) 475-2053. A Private Maintenance and Care Agreement will need to be signed and filled out after the animal has been selected for adoption. At that time payment is required with the use of money orders, traveler's checks, personal checks, credit cards, or cash. Checks will need to be made payable to United States Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. (NOTE: Personal checks are the most preferable.)

Horses one year or older will not be loaded into anything other than a livestock trailer. Only weanlings or burros can be loaded into a two-horse (straight load) trailer when all the dividers have been removed from the inside and the back door of the trailer is enclosed all the way to the top. Arrangements for the use of a sturdy livestock trailer prior to coming to the facility must be made. Verify with the nearest Bureau of Land Management office prior to the adoption that your trailer is acceptable.

The Palomino Valley corrals are located approx. 17.8 miles from the intersection of McCarran Blvd. and Pyramid Way (S.R. 445), and approximately 12 miles south of the junction of State Routes 445 and 446.

If traveling north U.S. 395- Take I-80 eastbound to S.R. 445 / Pyramid Way (Exit 18). Proceed north on S.R. 445 / Pyramid Way. about 20 miles to Ironwood Rd., which is the center's driveway. Turn right (east) on Ironwood Rd. which will lead you straight to the corrals.

If travelling south on U.S. 395- Take N. McCarran exit. Turn left (east) onto McCarran Blvd. Turn left on Pyramid Blvd. (also known as Pyramid Way, or S.R. 445). It is 17.8 miles from that intersection to Ironwood Rd., which is the center's driveway. Turn right (east) on Ironwood Rd. which will lead you straight to the corrals.

If travelling east on I-80- Take exit #18 "Pyramid Way / Blvd." by Nugget Casino / Hotel. Turn left (north) under the freeway and follow Pyramid Way / Blvd. (S.R. 445) about 20 miles to Ironwood Rd., which is the center's driveway. Turn right (east) on Ironwood Rd. which will lead you straight to the corrals.

If traveling west on I-80- Take exit #46 "Pyramid Lake / Wadsworth exit". Go through Wadsworth and follow the signs to Pyramid Lake, Gerlach and Sutcliff. Watch for a turn to the right marked "Pyramid Lake / Gerlach; S.R. 447". Go north 15 miles to Nixon, turn left at a sign to Pyramid Lake / Sutcliff (S.R. 446). Follow S.R. 446 west along Pyramid Lake for 15 miles. Turn left at a sign to Sparks (S.R. 445). Go south on S.R. 445 approx. 12 miles. Turn left (east) on Ironwood Rd. which will lead you straight to the corrals.

If traveling north on US-50A or US-95A- Go through Wadsworth and follow the signs to Pyramid Lake, Gerlach and Sutcliff. Watch for a turn to the right marked "Pyramid Lake / Gerlach; S.R. 447". Go north 15 miles to Nixon, turn left at a sign to Pyramid Lake / Sutcliff (S.R. 446). Follow S.R. 446 west along Pyramid Lake for 15 miles. Turn left at a sign to Sparks (S.R. 445). Go south on S.R. 445 approx. 12 miles. Turn left (east) on Ironwood Rd. which will lead you straight to the corrals.

If travelling west on I-80 from points east- lodging, food and fuel can be found in Fallon and Fernley. From other approaches you will travel through Reno - Sparks which have numerous accommodations. Some convenient places in Sparks include the Nugget Hotel / Casino, Western Village, the Inn-Cal and Nendels. There are several motels along Victorian Ave. in Sparks.