Ghost Town
Nye County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
The discovery site of the Bullfrog Mining District in 1904, just a mile from Rhyolite. The original Bullfrog townsite had hotels, saloons, and a post office but was quickly overshadowed by neighboring Rhyolite. Foundations and mine workings remain.
| Region | Nye County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 36.8902, -116.8337 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1904-1910 |
| District | Bullfrog Mining District |
| Access | Dirt road off Hwy 374 |
| Combine | With Rhyolite visit |
| Peak Pop. | about 1,000 (1905) |
| Fee | Free |
| Elevation | 3,560 ft |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.