Ghost Towns in Elko County, Nevada
1 documented ghost town
Elko County, Nevada, is home to 1 documented ghost town — a concentrated dose of boom-and-bust history in a single county. From gold-rush camps to railroad sidings, the ghost towns of the American West trace the boom-and-bust cycles of mining frontiers. The names to know starts with Metropolis.
Where conditions are verified, expect 1 foundations only sites. 1 town is known to be publicly accessible — for the rest, verify land ownership before you go. Every town below gets its own full guide — with maps, visitor notes, and FAQs.
All Ghost Towns in Elko County
Elko County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in Elko County, Nevada?
1 ghost town is documented in Elko County, Nevada, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in Elko County?
Standouts include Metropolis. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are Elko County's ghost towns in?
Among towns with verified conditions: 1 foundations only. The rest are listed with unknown status until someone verifies them on the ground.
Can you visit the ghost towns in Elko County?
1 town is known to be publicly accessible. For the rest, verify land ownership and access rules before visiting — and respect private property everywhere.