Deeth Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.0656, -115.2747
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 17 miWells, NV
- Mild months
- May–Sep4 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,340 ft1,628 m
Deeth is a former settlement in Elko County, Nevada, listed among the ghost towns of Nevada. It lies at about 5,340 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Deeth. 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 Wells, NV, about 17 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 112 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Tulasco9.1 mi northeast
- Alazon14 mi east
- Metropolis16 mi northeast
- Tobar23 mi southeast
- Moor24 mi east
- Ruby City24 mi south
- Sherman25 mi west
- Afton30 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
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
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 June, August to September, judging by NOAA normals from Deeth. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Deeth station (USC00262189), 0.2 miles away. About 12.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.06556, -115.27472 |
| Elevation | 5,340 ft (1,628 m) |
| Also known as | Deeth, Nevada, Deeth, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q1827214 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Deeth ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.0656, -115.2747. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Wells, NV, about 17 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 112 miles away.
Can you visit Deeth?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Deeth?
Mild months here run May to June, August to September, judging by NOAA normals from Deeth. July brings 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Deeth?
Yes. Tulasco (9.1 mi), Alazon (14 mi), Metropolis (16 mi), Tobar (23 mi).
