Ghost Town
Eureka County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
1860s–1880s silver camp on the west side of the Diamond Mountains with a Champion Mining Co. smelter (1873), stone cabin, and surviving charcoal kiln that fueled Eureka-district smelters. Quiet remote ruins north of Eureka with clear kiln and slag piles.
| Region | Eureka County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 39.7377, -115.8609 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Silver discovery | 1864 (Phillips claim); smelter 1873 |
| Abandoned | 1880s after timber depletion and ore decline |
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.