Ghost Towns in Mineral County, Nevada
1 documented ghost town
Mineral 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 Candelaria.
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 Mineral County
Mineral County Ghost Town FAQs
How many ghost towns are in Mineral County, Nevada?
1 ghost town is documented in Mineral County, Nevada, each with its own guide on this page.
What are the most notable ghost towns in Mineral County?
Standouts include Candelaria. Browse the full list below — featured towns have the most complete guides.
What condition are Mineral 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 Mineral 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.