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Flanigan

A ghost town of unknown status in Washoe County County, Nevada.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Flanigan ghost town, Nevada
Photo: User:Fo0bar (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Nevada
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

The map remembers Flanigan long after the crowds moved on. Flanigan is a ghost town and former crossroads village in Washoe County, Nevada, in the United States. It is located in Honey Lake Valley, 5 miles (8.

Washoe County County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Poeville, Vya, Washoe City — Flanigan keeps them company on the map.

The story of Flanigan

Nevada is ghost-town central: the Comstock made it a state, and a century of played-out bonanzas kept it in ruins.

Flanigan is a ghost town and former crossroads village in Washoe County, Nevada, in the United States. It is located in Honey Lake Valley, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the California border (Lassen County), and west of Pyramid Lake. Flanigan is located in a high desert region, mostly alkali flats with some sagebrush and cheatgrass. Flanigan Playa is located south of the Flanigan townsite.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Flanigan is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Flanigan is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Flanigan FAQs

Where is Flanigan located?
Flanigan is in Washoe County County, Nevada. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Flanigan in?
Flanigan sits in Washoe County County, Nevada. See our full guide to ghost towns in Washoe County County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Flanigan?
Flanigan is a ghost town and former crossroads village in Washoe County, Nevada, in the United States. It is located in Honey Lake Valley, 5 miles (8.0 km) east of the California border (Lassen County), and west of Pyramid Lake.
What remains at Flanigan today?
The on-the-ground condition of Flanigan is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Flanigan?
Here's the honest truth: access to Flanigan is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Flanigan, Nevada”), CC BY-SA.

More Ghost Towns in Washoe County County

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