Ghost Town
Clark County, NV
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Potosi Camp on the flanks of Mount Potosi is among southern Nevada’s earliest lode sites, worked for lead in the 1850s before later silver and zinc eras. Scattered foundations and mine works remain on steep mountain ground. Rough canyon roads demand high clearance; open shafts and ARPA rules mean look, don’t enter or collect.
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.9708, -115.5408 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Era | 1850s |
| Access | Rough dirt via Potosi Canyon / Mt Potosi roads off SR-160 |
| Setting | Mountain |
| Remains | Scattered |
| Peak Pop. | 100 (1861-1863) |
| Fee | Free |
| Agency | Mostly public land / historic mining claims—verify access |
| Warning | Open shafts and unstable mine works—do not enter |
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.