Rio Tinto Ghost Town
Elko County, Nevada41.8094, -115.9810
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Humboldt National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 62 miOsino, NV
- Mild months
- May–Sep5 of 12
- Elevation
- 6,100 ft1,858 m
Rio Tinto is a ghost town in Elko County, Nevada. It lies at about 6,100 feet above sea level.
On the map
- BLM
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Rio Tinto. 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 Osino, NV, about 62 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 94 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Patsville1.2 mi east
- White Rock12 mi southwest
- Fairlawn12 mi southwest
- Gold Creek16 mi southeast
- Rowland18 mi northeast
- Jack Creek23 mi south
- North Fork24 mi south
- Charleston26 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Humboldt National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. 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 May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Wild Horse Rsvr. Snow is normal from October to May.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Wild Horse Rsvr station (USC00269072), 15 miles away. About 12.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Elko County, Nevada |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.80940, -115.98100 |
| Elevation | 6,100 ft (1,858 m) |
| Also known as | Rio Tinto, NV |
| Sources | Wikidata Q6424938 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Rio Tinto ghost town?
In Elko County, Nevada, at 41.8094, -115.9810. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Osino, NV, about 62 miles south in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Twin Falls, ID, 94 miles away.
Can you visit Rio Tinto?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Humboldt National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. 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 Rio Tinto?
Mild months here run May to September, judging by NOAA normals from Wild Horse Rsvr. Snow is normal from October to May.
Are there other ghost towns near Rio Tinto?
Yes. Patsville (1.2 mi), White Rock (12 mi), Fairlawn (12 mi), Gold Creek (16 mi).
