Arthur Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.3569, -116.2290
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Tuscarora Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 41 miOsino, NV
- Mild months
- May–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,350 ft1,935 m
Arthur is an abandoned town in Elko County, Nevada. It lies at about 6,350 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Arthur. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Osino, NV, about 41 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 123 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Jack Creek12 mi northeast
- North Fork23 mi east
- Fairlawn24 mi north
- Dinner Station26 mi southeast
- White Rock27 mi north
- Midas30 mi west
- Goldville31 mi south
- Rio Tinto34 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
BLM land: Tuscarora Field Office
PAD-US places this spot on Tuscarora Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Tuscarora.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Tuscarora station (USC00268346), 3 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.35690, -116.22900 |
| Elevation | 6,350 ft (1,935 m) |
| Also known as | Arthur, Nevada, Arthur, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4797729 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Arthur ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.3569, -116.2290. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Osino, NV, about 41 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 123 miles away.
Can you visit Arthur?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Tuscarora Field Office, land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Arthur?
Mild months here run May to October, judging by NOAA normals from Tuscarora.
Are there other ghost towns near Arthur?
Yes. Jack Creek (12 mi), North Fork (23 mi), Fairlawn (24 mi), Dinner Station (26 mi).
