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.
Field facts
| Region | Clark County, NV |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 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 |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- ParkingCottonwood Valley Trail System7.7 km away
- RestroomCottonwood Valley Trail System8.1 km away
- ParkingCottonwood Valley Trail System8.1 km away
- ViewpointSouth Face9 km away
- ViewpointEast Face9 km away
- ViewpointWindy Canyon Bouldering9.1 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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