Daveytown Ghost Town
Humboldt County, Nevada41.2950, -117.9031
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Humboldt River Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 25 miWinnemucca, NV
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 4,210 ft1,284 m
Daveytown is a ghost town in Humboldt County, Nevada. It lies at about 4,210 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Daveytown. 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 Winnemucca, NV, about 25 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Sparks, NV, 152 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Willow Point15 mi east
- Jungo36 mi southwest
- National40 mi northeast
- Sulphur52 mi southwest
- Scossa53 mi southwest
- Star City53 mi south
- Midas58 mi east
- Hardin City58 mi west
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: Humboldt River Field Office
PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt River 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 April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Orovada 3 W. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Orovada 3 W station (USC00265818), 19 miles away. About 10.2 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Humboldt County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.29500, -117.90306 |
| Elevation | 4,210 ft (1,284 m) |
| Also known as | Daveytown, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q29075354 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Daveytown ghost town?
In Humboldt County, Nevada, at 41.2950, -117.9031. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Winnemucca, NV, about 25 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Sparks, NV, 152 miles away.
Can you visit Daveytown?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt River 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 Daveytown?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Orovada 3 W. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Daveytown?
Yes. Willow Point (15 mi), Jungo (36 mi).
