Poeville Ghost Town
Washoe County, Nevada39.5912, -119.9060
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 4.2 miReno, NV
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct6 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 2.7 miPeavine Ranch
Poeville is a ghost town in Washoe County, Nevada.
On the map
- BLM
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Poeville. 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 Reno, NV, about 4.2 miles southeast in a straight line.
Ghost towns nearby
- Peavine Ranch2.7 mi north
- Galena18 mi south
- Washoe City20 mi south
- Virginia City24 mi southeast
- Pyramid City24 mi northeast
- Sutro28 mi southeast
- Como37 mi southeast
- Stone Cabin37 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
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Toiyabe National Forest. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 Stead. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Stead station (USC00267820), 2.6 miles away. About 11.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washoe County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.59120, -119.90600 |
| Census counts | 2010: 0 |
| Also known as | Poeville, Nevada, Poeville, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7207556 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Poeville ghost town?
In Washoe County, Nevada, at 39.5912, -119.9060. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Reno, NV, about 4.2 miles southeast in a straight line.
Can you visit Poeville?
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. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Toiyabe National Forest. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Poeville?
Mild months here run April to June, August to October, judging by NOAA normals from Stead. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from November to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Poeville?
Yes. Peavine Ranch (2.7 mi), Galena (18 mi), Washoe City (20 mi), Virginia City (24 mi).
