National Ghost Town
Humboldt County, Nevada41.8283, -117.5861
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Humboldt River Field Office · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 60 miWinnemucca, NV
- Mild months
- Apr–Sep4 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 40 miWillow Point
National is an abandoned town in Humboldt County, Nevada.
On the map
- BLM
- Private or unlisted
Star: National. 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 60 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Nampa, ID, 132 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Willow Point40 mi south
- Daveytown40 mi southwest
- Cornucopia56 mi east
- Midas57 mi southeast
- Andrews69 mi northwest
- White Rock72 mi east
- Fairlawn74 mi east
- Jungo75 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
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, judging by NOAA normals from Mcdermitt. 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 Mcdermitt station (USC00264935), 13 miles away. About 7.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Humboldt County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.82833, -117.58611 |
| Sources | Wikidata Q54959642 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is National ghost town?
In Humboldt County, Nevada, at 41.8283, -117.5861. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Winnemucca, NV, about 60 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Nampa, ID, 132 miles away.
Can you visit National?
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 National?
Mild months here run April to June, September, judging by NOAA normals from Mcdermitt. 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 National?
Yes. Willow Point (40 mi).
