Ghost Town
Esmeralda County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Short-lived silver camp in the Palmetto Mountains of Esmeralda County, reworked in later rushes and now reduced to stone walls and prospect pits on an open ridge above Fish Lake Valley. Long rough BLM roads; high-clearance 4WD is the realistic approach. Remote and exposed—carry water and leave relics where they lie.
| Region | Esmeralda County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 37.4919, -117.6026 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1860s-1870s |
| Access | Long rough dirt road |
| Vehicle | High clearance 4WD |
| Fee | Free (BLM) |
| Peak Pop. | 200 tents (1906) |
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.