Goldfield Ghost Town
Esmeralda County, Nevada37.7085, -117.2356
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 26 miTonopah, NV
- Mild months
- Mar–Oct6 of 12
- Elevation
- 5,690 ft1,733 m
Goldfield sits in Esmeralda County, Nevada. People call it a ghost town, though 225 residents were counted in 2020. It lies at about 5,690 feet above sea level. It was founded in 1902. The largest census count on record is 268 people in 2010.
On the map
- BLM
- Military, DOE
- Private or unlisted
Star: Goldfield. 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 Tonopah, NV, about 26 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Clovis, CA, 148 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Alkali9.8 mi northwest
- Lida22 mi southwest
- Cactus Springs23 mi southeast
- Blair23 mi west
- Archer23 mi north
- Gold Point25 mi south
- Hardluck31 mi south
- Palmetto31 mi southwest
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 town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
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 March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Goldfield. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Goldfield station (USC00263285), 0.1 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Esmeralda County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.70854, -117.23563 |
| Elevation | 5,690 ft (1,733 m) |
| Founded | 1902 |
| Census counts | 2010: 268 · 2020: 225 |
| Also known as | Goldfield, Nevada, Goldfield, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q930361 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Goldfield ghost town?
In Esmeralda County, Nevada, at 37.7085, -117.2356. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tonopah, NV, about 26 miles north in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Clovis, CA, 148 miles away.
Can you visit Goldfield?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Goldfield?
Mild months here run March to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Goldfield. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Goldfield?
Yes. Alkali (9.8 mi), Lida (22 mi), Cactus Springs (23 mi), Blair (23 mi).
