![]() ![]() Rhyolite, located just outside Death Valley National Park, experienced an incredibly short-lived boom. Check for updated information before heading out.įind it: 23 miles east of Gabbs, off NV-844. *Note: Berlins’ Ichthyosaur State Park is slated to be closed in Spring and Summer of 2021 for road repairs. There are no restaurants, lodging, or services of any kind. The park also has camping spots and, since Berlin is a Nevada ghost town in the truest sense, these are the coziest accommodations you’re going to find. Today, 13 old wooden buildings still stand and have been incorporated into Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, which has an extensive trail system and hosts guided tours to see ichthyosaur fossils. Its downfall began shortly after, in 1907, when the miners demanded higher wages and were refused. A couple of local watering holes, a stagecoach station, a stamp mill, a school, and two blacksmith shops helped make up the 20-building town. Since the initial findings, approximately 40 ichthyosaurs have been uncovered in the hills above Berlin.Īnd the town itself? In 1897, in the post-dinosaur era, Berlin was founded as a small mining camp with a peak population of 300. Berlin’s first ichthyosaur fossils were discovered in the 1950s, and excavations revealed giant remains of these ancient animals that reached lengths of 50 feet. Long before it was occupied by miners in the late 1800s, Berlin was home to a sharp-toothed carnivorous marine reptile who roamed the warm ocean waters inundating Nevada 225 million years ago. The remote town of Berlin has more than one type of resident ghost. The town has been a backdrop for many photoshoots, music videos, and even movies (you’ll notice a seemingly crashed small plane in Nelson – this is leftover from the movie set for 3000 Miles to Graceland).įind it: 10 miles down NV 95, look for turnoff at road marker #165 Even if you don’t take a tour, Nelson is a must-visit just to walk around the abandoned buildings. You can book a mine tour over the phone by calling 70 – these tours are $15/person and a minimum of 4 people are needed. Now, this ghost town is home to an abandoned Texaco station, gift shop, mine tours, and old cars scattered throughout the property. The Techatticup Mine was established during the mineral rush with gold, silver, copper – this area had one of the biggest booms in the entire state! Unfortunately the drama of the townspeople, including land disputes and fights that ended in murder, lead to its early demise and abandonment. A hundred years later, the town was populated by Civil War deserters and renamed Nelson, leading to an interesting (and scandalous) population full of wild characters. Originally called Eldorado by the Spanish inhibitors in 1775, gold was found and Eldorado Canyon became a hub for mining. Located just 45 minutes away from the Las Vegas strip, this is a great day trip spot to explore one the best ghost towns in Nevada. ![]() Looking for the best spooky ghost towns to explore in Nevada? Check out our top picks below! Nevada is already full of hidden hot springs and cute small towns – why not add a few ghost towns to your Nevada road trip itinerary? Luckily, some of those buildings survived, and now offer a unique travel experience for those willing to get off the beaten path.įrom abandoned mines to quirky art installations to dusty saloons, Nevada is the perfect place to explore these abandoned towns with rich history and spooky undertones. Buildings such as schools, houses, post offices, saloons, and mines were left behind. Unfortunately, most of the desert towns that popped up during the rush were later abandoned as business dried up and miners moved out of town. During the 19th century, Nevada’s population boomed under the mineral rush out West, earning the state title of the “Silver State”. Did you know there are more ghost towns in Nevada than actual towns occupied by the living? Nevada is home to more than 600 ghost towns – by that count, it would take you years, if not a lifetime, to explore all the ghost towns in the state. ![]()
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