Delano Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.6678, -114.2736
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Wells Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 29 miJackpot, NV
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,400 ft1,950 m
Delano is an abandoned town in Elko County, Nevada. It lies at about 6,400 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: Delano. 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 Jackpot, NV, about 29 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 63 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- San Jacinto25 mi northwest
- Lucin29 mi southeast
- Pequop35 mi southwest
- Loray36 mi south
- Toano38 mi south
- Fenelon38 mi southwest
- Cobre39 mi south
- Jackson41 mi southeast
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: Wells Field Office
PAD-US places this spot on Wells 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, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Grouse Creek. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Grouse Creek station (USC00423486), 21 miles away. The town sits about 1,100 feet higher than the station, so expect it to run cooler. About 11.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.66778, -114.27361 |
| Elevation | 6,400 ft (1,950 m) |
| Also known as | Delano, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q2028581 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Delano ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.6678, -114.2736. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Jackpot, NV, about 29 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 63 miles away.
Can you visit Delano?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Wells 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 Delano?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Grouse Creek. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Delano?
Yes. San Jacinto (25 mi), Lucin (29 mi), Pequop (35 mi), Loray (36 mi).
